Basic
$6.51 – $13 per sq ft
Character-grade prefinished solid hickory in 3-1/4 in. strips with knots and short lengths, nailed over underlayment
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How Much Does Hickory Flooring Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and install solid or engineered hickory hardwood flooring over a prepared subfloor, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Hickory Flooring in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $7.66 to $15 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Hickory Flooring in Boston, Massachusetts
$7.66 – $15
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for hickory flooring.
National average: $7 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$7.66 – $15 per sq ft
Prefinished solid hickory in 5 in. planks with natural color variation, nailed over underlayment
Premium
$9.58 – $19 per sq ft
Prefinished solid hickory in 6-7 in. wide planks, longer lengths, wire-brushed surface with low-sheen finish, nailed over underlayment
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.15 – $6.30 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.11 – $6.22 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.84 – $1.68 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.56 – $1.12 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Hickory Flooring photo examples
Hickory hardwood plank flooring with varied grain and warm color
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Design styles
See how hickory flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Boston style: New England traditional and transitional
Boston's Colonials, Capes and brownstones keep traditional millwork, paneled walls and period details, and recent renovations move them toward transitional with earth tones and cleaner lines. Very little local work is fully modern.
Photos of the styles Boston draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$6.30 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$4.90 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.68 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.12 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Hickory Hardwood Flooring Cost, floorchemdepot.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Hickory Hardwood Flooring Cost and Price Guide, stonestyling.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Wide Plank Hickory Flooring: Cost, Grades, Movement, thefloorwright.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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