Hardwood flooring cost in Abilene, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $4,650 – $10,700
- Per sq ft
- $9.25 – $21.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #292
- 1 = most expensive
A hardwood floor in Abilene, TX usually costs $4,650 to $10,700 for 500 sq ft. That works out to about $9.25 to $21.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,350 less. Carpenters earn a median of $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Abilene, TX, standard level
$6,450 to $8,850
About $13 to $17.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,450 | $8,850 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Abilene, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,700 | $3,650 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,650 | $7,650 | $10,700 | 100% |
Why Abilene prices look the way they do
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, Abilene wages are 0.73 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Abilene is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $4,900 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.4: $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 Abilene. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Abilene
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Abilene the blend is 0.73.
Carpenters (47-2031), 70% of the weighting: a median of $20.69 an hour, 29% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $23.86 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Abilene metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $20.71 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.22 and $22.87 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $290 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $240. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Abilene has 75,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 246th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $18.00 | $20.69 | $23.86 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $18.22 | $20.71 | $22.87 | $27.15 | 0.76 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
How Abilene compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Abilene. Lubbock comes closest at about $7,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TXthis page | $4,650 – $10,700 | $7,650 | |
| Midland, TX135 miles | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +10% |
| Killeen, TX140 miles | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,850 | +3% |
| Lubbock, TX145 miles | $4,650 – $10,700 | $7,650 | level |
| Waco, TX155 miles | $4,850 – $11,100 | $7,950 | +4% |
| Dallas, TX160 miles | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | +6% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Abilene ranks #292 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Abilene is 6% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $7,950 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,600 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,600 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Abilene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $5,600 – $12,800 | $9,250 | +21% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +8% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $8,000 | +5% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | +7% |
Abilene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Abilene. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one room (200 sq ft) to whole house (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$4,650 to $7,050
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$6,450 to $8,850
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,250 to $10,700
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $1,850 – $2,800 | $2,600 – $3,550 | $3,300 – $4,250 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $4,650 – $7,050 | $6,450 – $8,850 | $8,250 – $10,700 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $11,100 – $16,900 | $15,500 – $21,200 | $19,800 – $25,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Abilene
Jobs that often go together with hardwood floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Abilene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−10%) and laminate flooring lowest (−18%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,000 | −14% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Abilene bid
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.
Permit
Flooring rarely needs a permit, so no permit fee is included in this estimate.
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Hardwood flooring in Abilene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Abilene?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,650 to $10,700 in the Abilene area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,450 to $8,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Abilene?
About $9.25 to $21.50 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 Abilene or Midland?
Midland is 135 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,400, which is 10% more than Abilene ($7,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Abilene?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $7,650. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Abilene?
$4,650 to $10,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Abilene?
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 Abilene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Abilene expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Abilene is 6% below the Texas statewide estimate ($8,150 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Abilene?
The BLS median is $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $23.86.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Abilene?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $4,650 to $7,050 and premium work $8,250 to $10,700. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Abilene
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.