Hardwood flooring cost in Beaumont, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,050 – $11,500
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #186
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install hardwood flooring in Beaumont, plan on $5,050 to $11,500 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10 to $23 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $28.02 an hour in the Beaumont area, 4% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Beaumont, TX, standard level
$7,000 to $9,600
About $14 to $19 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $3,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,000 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Beaumont, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,400 | $4,500 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,050 | $8,300 | $11,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Beaumont number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.02 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Beaumont is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Beaumont 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 (90.0) 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 Beaumont. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Beaumont cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Beaumont. Lake Charles is the lowest at about $7,750 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TXthis page | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | |
| Lake Charles, LA60 miles | $4,700 – $10,800 | $7,750 | −7% |
| Houston, TX70 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | level |
| Lafayette, LA125 miles | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −6% |
| Alexandria, LA130 miles | $4,700 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −6% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −6% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | −2% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Beaumont comes in at #186 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Beaumont is 2% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +1% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | level |
| 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 | −6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,600 | −8% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,600 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Beaumont's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Beaumont against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | level |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,550 | +3% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,750 – $11,000 | $7,900 | −5% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −6% |
Beaumont 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 Beaumont is 0.90 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $28.02 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $30.06 an hour. BLS counts 1,000 of them working in the area, 61.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper 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 Beaumont 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 ($30.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($22.76) it shrinks by about $470. The total moves by 2.2% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 163,220 jobs in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area. That makes it the 144th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $22.76 | $28.02 | $30.06 | $29.12 | 0.96 | 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% | 0.90 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Beaumont?
Because every project leans on different trades, Beaumont's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and laminate flooring −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,200 | −12% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,150 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Beaumont bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Beaumont
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Beaumont 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
$5,050 to $7,650
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,000 to $9,600
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,950 to $11,500
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,050 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,600 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,050 – $7,650 | $7,000 – $9,600 | $8,950 – $11,500 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,200 – $18,400 | $16,800 – $23,000 | $21,500 – $27,700 |
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Hardwood flooring in Beaumont: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Beaumont?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,050 to $11,500 in the Beaumont area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $9,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Beaumont?
About $10 to $23 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 Beaumont or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $7,750, which is 7% less than Beaumont ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Beaumont?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $3,400 out of $8,300. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Beaumont?
$5,050 to $11,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Beaumont?
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 Beaumont area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Beaumont expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Beaumont is 2% above 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 Beaumont?
The BLS median is $28.02 an hour in the Beaumont area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.76 to $30.06.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Beaumont?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,050 to $7,650 and premium work $8,950 to $11,500. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Beaumont
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.