Hardwood flooring cost in Texarkana, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $4,600 – $10,600
- Per sq ft
- $9.25 – $21.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install hardwood flooring in Texarkana, plan on $4,600 to $10,600 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.25 to $21.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.51 an hour in the Texarkana area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Texarkana, TX, standard level
$6,400 to $8,850
About $13 to $17.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,400 | $8,850 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,700 | $3,600 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,600 | $7,650 | $10,600 | 100% |
Where the Texarkana price comes from
Labor is 35% 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 Texarkana the blended ratio comes out at 0.72.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Texarkana metro is 93.7 (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 (84.0) 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 Texarkana. The wage table below marks each row.
How Texarkana compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 500 sq ft range from $7,550 to $7,800 across Texarkana and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,650 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | +2% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $4,700 – $10,800 | $7,800 | +2% |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $4,650 – $10,700 | $7,700 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $4,550 – $10,600 | $7,550 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | +2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | +7% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +18% |
Across 300 US metros, Texarkana comes in at #295 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Texarkana is 6% 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 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +9% |
| 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% |
Cities with a workforce like Texarkana's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Texarkana against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | +9% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | +9% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | +7% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $5,800 – $13,000 | $9,400 | +23% |
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Texarkana
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Texarkana
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Texarkana 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
$4,600 to $7,000
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$6,400 to $8,850
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,250 to $10,600
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $1,850 – $2,800 | $2,550 – $3,550 | $3,300 – $4,250 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $4,600 – $7,000 | $6,400 – $8,850 | $8,250 – $10,600 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $11,100 – $16,900 | $15,400 – $21,200 | $19,700 – $25,500 |
Planning more than one job in Texarkana?
Because every project leans on different trades, Texarkana's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −10% and laminate flooring −18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,750 | −18% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,050 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,200 | −13% |
Texarkana 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 Texarkana is 0.72 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $20.51 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.41 and $23.92 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 15.6 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 Texarkana 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 ($23.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($17.41) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 4.0% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 57,580 jobs in the Texarkana area. That makes it the 296th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $17.41 | $20.51 | $23.92 | $29.12 | 0.70 | 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% | 0.72 | |||||
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Hardwood flooring in Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Texarkana?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,600 to $10,600 in the Texarkana area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,400 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 Texarkana?
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 Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $7,800, which is 2% more than Texarkana ($7,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $7,650. Materials are 65% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Texarkana?
$4,600 to $10,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Texarkana?
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 Texarkana area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana 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 Texarkana?
The BLS median is $20.51 an hour in the Texarkana area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.41 to $23.92.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Texarkana?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $7,000 and premium work $8,250 to $10,600. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Texarkana
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.