Hardwood flooring cost in Kennewick, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,750 – $13,100
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $26
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #45
- 1 = most expensive
Kennewick homeowners pay roughly $5,750 to $13,100 to install hardwood flooring at 500 sq ft, or $11.50 to $26 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kennewick is 5% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.0).
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Kennewick, WA, standard level
$7,950 to $10,900
About $16 to $22 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,550 | $6,450 |
| Labor | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,950 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Kennewick, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $5,500 | $7,900 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,900 | $5,250 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,750 | $9,450 | $13,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Kennewick number
Labor is 42% 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 Kennewick the blended ratio comes out at 1.05.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kennewick metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $5,500, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.1) 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 Kennewick. The wage table below marks each row.
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Kennewick
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).
Kennewick against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $9,900. Coeur d'Alene is the cheapest at $8,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | $5,750 – $13,100 | $9,450 | |
| Yakima, WA70 miles | $5,750 – $13,000 | $9,400 | level |
| Spokane, WA140 miles | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,350 | −1% |
| Seattle, WA145 miles | $6,100 – $13,700 | $9,900 | +5% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID150 miles | $5,250 – $12,000 | $8,600 | −9% |
| Portland, OR165 miles | $6,050 – $13,700 | $9,900 | +5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $6,050 – $13,600 | $9,850 | +4% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Kennewick comes in at #45 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Kennewick is 4% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $6,100 – $13,700 | $9,900 | +5% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,350 | −1% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $5,750 – $13,000 | $9,400 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $5,750 – $13,000 | $9,400 | level |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $5,800 – $13,100 | $9,450 | level |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $6,000 – $13,600 | $9,800 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Kennewick's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kennewick against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $7,950 | −16% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $5,400 – $12,200 | $8,800 | −7% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $5,750 – $13,000 | $9,400 | level |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $5,400 – $12,300 | $8,850 | −6% |
Kennewick: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kennewick 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
$5,750 to $8,700
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,950 to $10,900
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$10,200 to $13,100
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,300 – $3,500 | $3,200 – $4,350 | $4,050 – $5,250 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,750 – $8,700 | $7,950 – $10,900 | $10,200 – $13,100 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $13,800 – $20,900 | $19,100 – $26,200 | $24,400 – $31,400 |
Planning more than one job in Kennewick?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kennewick's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +20% and laminate flooring +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $3,150 – $11,400 | +18% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,300 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,600 – $27,900 | +20% |
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 Kennewick is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $30.92 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.03 and $48.19 an hour. BLS counts 1,310 of them working in the area, 101.2 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 Kennewick metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $27.31 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.11 and $35.90 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($48.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,550. At the 25th percentile ($29.03) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 16.5% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,490 jobs in the Kennewick-Richland area. That makes it the 169th 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% | $29.03 | $30.92 | $48.19 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $24.11 | $27.31 | $35.90 | $27.15 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
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Hardwood flooring in Kennewick: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Kennewick?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,750 to $13,100 in the Kennewick area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,950 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Kennewick?
About $11.50 to $26 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 Kennewick or Yakima?
Yakima is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $9,400, which is 0% less than Kennewick ($9,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kennewick?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $3,900 out of $9,450. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Kennewick?
$5,750 to $13,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Kennewick?
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 Kennewick area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kennewick expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Washington?
Kennewick is 4% below the Washington statewide estimate ($9,850 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kennewick?
The BLS median is $30.92 an hour in the Kennewick area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.03 to $48.19.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Kennewick?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,750 to $8,700 and premium work $10,200 to $13,100. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Kennewick
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.