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How Much Does a Hardwood Floor Installation Cost in 2026?
Install solid or engineered hardwood flooring including underlayment, transitions, and trim.
National Average
$6,000
for 500 sq ft
Low: $3,000High: $11,000
Calculate for Your Size & StateCost Breakdown
Labor (45%)
$2,700
Materials (55%)
$3,300
Cost per sq ft
$12
What's Typically Included
Subfloor prep
Underlayment
Hardwood material
Transitions & trim
Installation labor
Finishing (if unfinished)
Hardwood Floor Installation Cost by State
Based on 500 sq ft. Prices reflect regional labor and material cost differences.
MS
$4,560
AR
$4,680
WV
$4,800
AL
$4,920
OK
$4,920
KY
$5,040
SC
$5,040
LA
$5,100
SD
$5,100
TN
$5,100
KS
$5,160
IA
$5,220
GA
$5,280
IN
$5,280
MO
$5,280
NE
$5,280
NM
$5,280
NC
$5,280
OH
$5,400
TX
$5,400
ID
$5,520
MI
$5,520
ND
$5,520
WY
$5,520
AZ
$5,700
FL
$5,700
MT
$5,700
UT
$5,700
WI
$5,700
DE
$6,120
ME
$6,120
MN
$6,120
NV
$6,120
PA
$6,120
VA
$6,120
IL
$6,300
CO
$6,480
NH
$6,480
OR
$6,480
VT
$6,480
MD
$6,600
RI
$6,720
WA
$6,900
CT
$7,200
NJ
$7,320
MA
$7,500
NY
$7,680
CA
$7,800
AK
$8,100
DC
$8,100
HI
$8,700
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