Hardwood flooring cost in Green Bay, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,350 – $12,100
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #107
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a hardwood floor in the Green Bay area: $5,350 to $12,100 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Green Bay, WI, standard level
$7,400 to $10,100
About $15 to $20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $4,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,400 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Green Bay, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 56% |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,800 | $5,100 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,350 | $8,750 | $12,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Green Bay number
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, Green Bay wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Green Bay is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $4,900 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.1: $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Green Bay
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Green Bay. 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
$5,350 to $8,050
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,400 to $10,100
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,400 to $12,100
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,150 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,050 | $3,750 – $4,850 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,350 – $8,050 | $7,400 – $10,100 | $9,400 – $12,100 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,900 – $19,400 | $17,700 – $24,200 | $22,600 – $29,100 |
Who does the work: Green Bay 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 Green Bay the blend is 1.02.
Carpenters (47-2031), 70% of the weighting: a median of $29.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.46 and $36.01 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 49.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042), 30% of the weighting: a median of $29.07 an hour, 7% above the US median of $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $39.61 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 5.7 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 $630 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $500. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 7.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Green Bay has 174,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 133rd 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% | $23.46 | $29.00 | $36.01 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $22.26 | $29.07 | $39.61 | $27.15 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Green Bay
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).
Materials and labor
Materials are $6-$15 per sq ft and installation labor adds $3-$10 per sq ft.
What nearby projects cost in Green Bay
Jobs that often go together with hardwood floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Green Bay wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+5%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,000 | level |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $9,900 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
Green Bay against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Green Bay. Muskegon is the lowest at about $7,950 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WIthis page | $5,350 – $12,100 | $8,750 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,700 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI45 miles | $5,950 – $13,300 | $9,650 | +10% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $5,350 – $12,100 | $8,700 | −1% |
| Wausau, WI90 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | −7% |
| Muskegon, MI105 miles | $4,850 – $11,100 | $7,950 | −9% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,700 | −1% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Green Bay ranks #107 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Green Bay is 1% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $5,350 – $12,100 | $8,750 | level |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,650 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,700 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $5,950 – $13,300 | $9,650 | +10% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $5,200 – $11,900 | $8,550 | −2% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,550 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Green Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $5,400 – $12,300 | $8,850 | +1% |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | −3% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $6,550 – $14,700 | $10,600 | +22% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,800 – $11,100 | $7,950 | −9% |
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Hardwood flooring in Green Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Green Bay?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,350 to $12,100 in the Green Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $10,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Green Bay?
About $10.50 to $24.50 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 Green Bay or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,700, which is 1% less than Green Bay ($8,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Green Bay?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,800 out of $8,750. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Green Bay?
$5,350 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Green Bay?
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 Green Bay area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Green Bay expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Green Bay is 1% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($8,700 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Green Bay?
The BLS median is $29.00 an hour in the Green Bay area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.46 to $36.01.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Green Bay?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,350 to $8,050 and premium work $9,400 to $12,100. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Green Bay
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.