Hardwood flooring cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,100 – $11,700
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #168
- 1 = most expensive
Dallas homeowners pay roughly $5,100 to $11,700 to install hardwood flooring at 500 sq ft, or $10 to $23.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Dallas is 7% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Dallas, TX, standard level
$7,050 to $9,700
About $14 to $19.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $6,300 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,050 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $5,400 | $7,700 | 64% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,100 | $8,400 | $11,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Dallas number
Labor is 36% 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 Dallas the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dallas metro is 102.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $5,400, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Dallas
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dallas 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
$5,100 to $7,750
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,050 to $9,700
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,050 to $11,700
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,050 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,700 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,100 – $7,750 | $7,050 – $9,700 | $9,050 – $11,700 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,200 – $18,500 | $17,000 – $23,300 | $21,700 – $28,100 |
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 Dallas is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.44 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.98 and $27.40 an hour. BLS counts 9,480 of them working in the area, 23.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.13 an hour, which is 22% below the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $18.48 and $22.69 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 0.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $360. At the 25th percentile ($20.98) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 4.3% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 4,049,800 jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. That makes it the 4th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.60% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $18.48 | $21.13 | $22.69 | $27.15 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Dallas against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group. Tyler is the cheapest at $7,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $4,850 – $11,100 | $7,950 | −5% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $4,650 – $10,700 | $7,700 | −8% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,850 | −7% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $4,700 – $10,800 | $7,800 | −7% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | −3% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Dallas comes in at #168 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Dallas is 3% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $7,950 | −5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,600 | −9% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,600 | −10% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,850 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Dallas's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $6,500 – $14,600 | $10,500 | +25% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $6,150 – $13,900 | $10,100 | +20% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $5,550 – $12,700 | $9,150 | +9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Dallas bid
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.
Solid versus engineered
Solid hardwood is $11-$25 per sq ft installed and engineered hardwood is $9-$20 (HomeGuide).
What nearby projects cost in Dallas
Because every project leans on different trades, Dallas's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs level and laminate flooring −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,250 | −12% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,800 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,200 | −5% |
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Hardwood flooring in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Dallas?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,100 to $11,700 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $9,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Dallas?
About $10 to $23.50 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 Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $7,950, which is 5% less than Dallas ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $3,000 out of $8,400. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Dallas?
$5,100 to $11,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Dallas?
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 Dallas area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 3% 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 Dallas?
The BLS median is $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.98 to $27.40.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Dallas?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,100 to $7,750 and premium work $9,050 to $11,700. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Dallas
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.