Hardwood flooring cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $4,950 – $11,300
- Per sq ft
- $9.90 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #230
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a hardwood floor in the Ogden area: $4,950 to $11,300 for 500 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.21 an hour in the Ogden area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Ogden, UT, standard level
$6,850 to $9,450
About $13.50 to $19 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $5,950 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,850 | $9,450 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,250 | 62% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,100 | $4,100 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $8,150 | $11,300 | 100% |
Why Ogden 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, Ogden wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ogden is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,050 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.3: $0 to $0.
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Ogden
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Ogden
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ogden. 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
$4,950 to $7,500
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$6,850 to $9,450
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,800 to $11,300
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,000 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,750 | $3,500 – $4,550 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $4,950 – $7,500 | $6,850 – $9,450 | $8,800 – $11,300 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $11,900 – $18,000 | $16,500 – $22,600 | $21,100 – $27,200 |
Who does the work: Ogden trade wages
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 Ogden the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 70% of the weighting: a median of $23.21 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $29.31 an hour. About 2,150 work in the metro. That is 79.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.97 an hour, 12% below the US median of $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $29.31 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 1.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $550 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 1.9% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ogden has 271,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 95th 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% | $21.46 | $23.21 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $21.69 | $23.97 | $29.31 | $27.15 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Ogden?
Jobs that often go together with hardwood floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ogden wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−5%) and laminate flooring lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,350 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
How Ogden compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Ogden. Logan comes closest at about $8,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,150 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | +4% |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,550 | +5% |
| Utah (statewide) | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | +2% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ogden ranks #230 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ogden is 2% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $4,900 – $11,200 | $8,050 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,150 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,150 | level |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $4,850 – $11,200 | $8,000 | −2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,950 – $13,600 | $9,750 | +20% |
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Hardwood flooring in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Ogden?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,950 to $11,300 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,850 to $9,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Ogden?
About $9.90 to $22.50 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 Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,150, which is 0% more than Ogden ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $3,100 out of $8,150. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Ogden?
$4,950 to $11,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Ogden?
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 Ogden area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 2% below the Utah statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $23.21 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.46 to $29.31.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Ogden?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $4,950 to $7,500 and premium work $8,800 to $11,300. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Ogden
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.