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Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 2.5 million people

Flooring installation cost in Portland, OR

Most homeowners pay $3,800 – $6,300 (mid-range, typical $4,850, before sales tax), 13% above the national average and 4% above the Oregon average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,800 – $6,300Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 269 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,850
Labour $2,941Materials $1,906Work hours: 52.4

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Price levels in Portland, OR

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,450
$2,700 – $4,450
$2,261$1,173
Mid-range$4,850
$3,800 – $6,300
$2,941$1,906
Premium$5,600
$4,350 – $7,250
$3,263$2,313

Why prices in Portland, OR are different

Labor is about 61% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 52 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Portland, OR area cost about 23% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 13% above the national figure and 4% above the Oregon average.

Portland, OR ranks 10 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does flooring installation cost in Portland, OR?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,850 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,800 – $6,300. Basic is about $3,450 and premium about $5,600.

Is flooring installation more expensive in Portland, OR than elsewhere in Oregon?

Portland, OR: 4% above the Oregon average of $4,650. Labor is about 61% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 52 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Portland, OR area cost about 23% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 13% above the national figure and 4% above the Oregon average.

How does Portland, OR compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Portland, OR ranks 10 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,300.

How much of the price is labor in Portland, OR?

About 61% at the mid-range level, around 52 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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