Basic
$38 – $85 each
1-1/4 in. plain square red oak baluster cut to the rake, doweled into the tread and fastened to the rail, holes filled

Supply and install one oak stair baluster (spindle) between tread and handrail, including drilling, fastening and fill, per baluster.
Oak Spindles in Anchorage, Alaska typically costs $44 to $100 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Anchorage are 13.0% higher than the national average for oak spindles.
National average: $40 – $90 each
$38 – $85 each
1-1/4 in. plain square red oak baluster cut to the rake, doweled into the tread and fastened to the rail, holes filled
$44 – $100 each
1-3/4 in. turned colonial-profile red oak baluster, cut to the rake, doweled and glued into the tread, fastened to the rail
$56 – $125 each
1-3/4 in. turned white oak baluster with a crisp fluted profile, doweled and glued, fastened and filled
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $19 – $43 | each |
| Labor | labor | $17 – $38 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $5.14 – $12 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $3.42 – $7.70 | each |
Labor costs in Anchorage run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local oak spindles contractors in Anchorage for personalized quotes based on your specific project.