Hardwood flooring cost in Amarillo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $4,750 – $10,900
- Per sq ft
- $9.55 – $22
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #273
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install hardwood flooring in Amarillo, plan on $4,750 to $10,900 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.55 to $22 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.97 an hour in the Amarillo area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Amarillo, TX, standard level
$6,600 to $9,100
About $13 to $18 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,600 | $9,100 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Amarillo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,950 | $3,900 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,750 | $7,850 | $10,900 | 100% |
Why Amarillo prices look the way they do
Labor is 37% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (70%), floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Amarillo the blended ratio comes out at 0.78.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amarillo metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $4,900, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.8) 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 Amarillo. The wage table below marks each row.
Amarillo against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Santa Fe is the priciest of the group at $8,600. Abilene is the cheapest at $7,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TXthis page | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,850 | |
| Lubbock, TX125 miles | $4,650 – $10,700 | $7,650 | −2% |
| Midland, TX220 miles | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +7% |
| Santa Fe, NM230 miles | $5,250 – $12,000 | $8,600 | +10% |
| Abilene, TX230 miles | $4,650 – $10,700 | $7,650 | −3% |
| Odessa, TX235 miles | $4,900 – $11,200 | $8,050 | +2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | +4% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Amarillo comes in at #273 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Amarillo is 3% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $7,950 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | level |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,600 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,600 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Amarillo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amarillo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,700 | +11% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $5,500 – $12,400 | $8,950 | +14% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $5,400 – $12,200 | $8,800 | +12% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +7% |
Related projects, priced for Amarillo
Because every project leans on different trades, Amarillo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and laminate flooring −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,900 | −16% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
Amarillo labor market for hardwood floor
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 Amarillo is 0.78 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.97 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.60 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 28.2 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 Amarillo 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.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $600. At the 25th percentile ($18.55) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 7.6% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 123,930 jobs in the Amarillo area. That makes it the 175th 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% | $18.55 | $22.97 | $29.60 | $29.12 | 0.79 | 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% | 0.78 | |||||
Why two Amarillo 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.
Amarillo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amarillo 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
$4,750 to $7,250
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$6,600 to $9,100
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,450 to $10,900
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $1,900 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,650 | $3,400 – $4,350 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $4,750 – $7,250 | $6,600 – $9,100 | $8,450 – $10,900 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $11,400 – $17,400 | $15,900 – $21,800 | $20,300 – $26,200 |
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Hardwood flooring in Amarillo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Amarillo?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,750 to $10,900 in the Amarillo area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,600 to $9,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Amarillo?
About $9.55 to $22 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 Amarillo or Lubbock?
Lubbock is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $7,650, which is 2% less than Amarillo ($7,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amarillo?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $7,850. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Amarillo?
$4,750 to $10,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amarillo expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Amarillo is 3% 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 Amarillo?
The BLS median is $22.97 an hour in the Amarillo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.55 to $29.60.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Amarillo?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $4,750 to $7,250 and premium work $8,450 to $10,900. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Amarillo
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.