Hardwood flooring cost in Kingsport, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $4,950 – $11,300
- Per sq ft
- $9.90 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #233
- 1 = most expensive
Kingsport homeowners pay roughly $4,950 to $11,300 to install hardwood flooring at 500 sq ft, or $9.90 to $22.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kingsport is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$6,850 to $9,400
About $13.50 to $19 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $5,900 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,850 | $9,400 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 62% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,100 | $4,100 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $8,150 | $11,300 | 100% |
Where the Kingsport price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 70%, floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) at 30%. Weighted together, Kingsport wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kingsport metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $5,050, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Kingsport. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Kingsport?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingsport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and laminate flooring −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Kingsport is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $27.43 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 32.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kingsport metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $23.99 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.58 and $28.21 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $380. At the 25th percentile ($18.84) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 4.6% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,560 jobs in the Kingsport-Bristol area. That makes it the 183rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $19.58 | $23.99 | $28.21 | $27.15 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Why two Kingsport quotes can differ
Solid versus engineered
Solid hardwood is $11-$25 per sq ft installed and engineered hardwood is $9-$20 (HomeGuide).
Materials and labor
Materials are $6-$15 per sq ft and installation labor adds $3-$10 per sq ft.
Layout
Room shape, stairs and installation method change the labor side.
How Kingsport compares
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Asheville is the priciest of the group at $8,350. Johnson City is the cheapest at $8,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,100 | level |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | level |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Kingsport comes in at #233 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,150 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,100 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Kingsport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $5,400 – $12,300 | $8,850 | +9% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $5,150 – $11,800 | $8,450 | +4% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $5,450 – $12,400 | $8,950 | +10% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $5,550 – $12,500 | $9,050 | +11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Kingsport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingsport wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$4,950 to $7,500
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$6,850 to $9,400
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,800 to $11,300
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,000 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,750 | $3,500 – $4,550 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $4,950 – $7,500 | $6,850 – $9,400 | $8,800 – $11,300 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $11,900 – $18,000 | $16,500 – $22,600 | $21,100 – $27,200 |
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Hardwood flooring in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Kingsport?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,950 to $11,300 in the Kingsport area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,850 to $9,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Kingsport?
About $9.90 to $22.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $11 to $25.
+Is hardwood floor cheaper in Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,100, which is 0% less than Kingsport ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $3,100 out of $8,150. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Kingsport?
$4,950 to $11,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Kingsport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Kingsport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kingsport?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $27.43.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Kingsport?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $4,950 to $7,500 and premium work $8,800 to $11,300. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Kingsport
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.