Hardwood flooring cost in Cheyenne, WY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,250 – $11,900
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #133
- 1 = most expensive
Cheyenne homeowners pay roughly $5,250 to $11,900 to install hardwood flooring at 500 sq ft, or $10.50 to $24 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Cheyenne is 5% lower. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.4).
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Cheyenne, WY, standard level
$7,250 to $9,900
About $14.50 to $20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $5,850 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,250 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Cheyenne, WY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $5,000 | $7,150 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,750 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,250 | $8,550 | $11,900 | 100% |
Where the Cheyenne price comes from
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 Cheyenne the blended ratio comes out at 0.95.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cheyenne metro is 95.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $5,000, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a national median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Cheyenne. The wage table below marks each row.
Cheyenne against nearby metros and the rest of Wyoming
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $9,050. Colorado Springs is the cheapest at $8,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WYthis page | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,550 | |
| Greeley, CO55 miles | $5,150 – $11,800 | $8,450 | −1% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO90 miles | $5,200 – $11,900 | $8,550 | level |
| Denver, CO130 miles | $5,550 – $12,600 | $9,050 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO170 miles | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | −1% |
| Wyoming (statewide) | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | level |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Cheyenne comes in at #133 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Cheyenne is 0% below the Wyoming figure.
Cheyenne is the only Wyoming metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Cheyenne's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cheyenne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $8,000 | −7% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $5,800 – $13,000 | $9,400 | +10% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | −3% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,650 | −11% |
Planning more than one job in Cheyenne?
Because every project leans on different trades, Cheyenne's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, tile flooring runs −3% and kitchen remodel −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,650 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,400 | −4% |
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 Cheyenne is 0.95 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.02 and $28.85 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 64.0 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 Cheyenne metro, so we used the national median: $27.15 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $35.50 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.85 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($23.02) it shrinks by about $360. The total moves by 1.9% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 48,470 jobs in the Cheyenne area. That makes it the 300th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $23.02 | $27.00 | $28.85 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $21.95 | $27.15 | $35.50 | $27.15 | 1.00 | US |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Cheyenne 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).
Cost by quality level and size in Cheyenne
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cheyenne 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
$5,250 to $7,900
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,250 to $9,900
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,250 to $11,900
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,100 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,750 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,250 – $7,900 | $7,250 – $9,900 | $9,250 – $11,900 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,600 – $19,000 | $17,400 – $23,800 | $22,200 – $28,600 |
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Hardwood flooring in Cheyenne: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Cheyenne?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,250 to $11,900 in the Cheyenne area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $9,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Cheyenne?
About $10.50 to $24 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 Cheyenne or Greeley?
Greeley is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,450, which is 1% less than Cheyenne ($8,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cheyenne?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $3,550 out of $8,550. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Cheyenne?
$5,250 to $11,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Cheyenne?
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 Cheyenne area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cheyenne expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Wyoming?
Cheyenne is 0% below the Wyoming statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Cheyenne?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Cheyenne area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.02 to $28.85.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Cheyenne?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,250 to $7,900 and premium work $9,250 to $11,900. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Cheyenne
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.