Basic
$6.81 – $14 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 Seattle, Washington?
Supply and install solid or engineered hickory hardwood flooring over a prepared subfloor, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Hickory Flooring in Seattle, Washington typically costs $8.02 to $16 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 Seattle, Washington
$8.02 – $16
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for hickory flooring.
National average: $7 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.02 – $16 per sq ft
Prefinished solid hickory in 5 in. planks with natural color variation, nailed over underlayment
Premium
$10 – $20 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 Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.28 – $6.55 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.28 – $6.57 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.87 – $1.75 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.58 – $1.16 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle 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.
Seattle style: Pacific Northwest modern and Japandi
Seattle design responds to gray light and wet climate: warm wood, large windows, natural texture and a clutter-free plan. Japandi, the Japanese-Scandinavian blend, is widely used locally and often paired with Northwest craft.
Work by Seattle designers first, then the styles Seattle draws from.
Built from
Modern living room
Photo: Mutuus Studio · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Collarte Interiors · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: SUBU design architecture · Profile
Cost Factors in Seattle, Washington
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 costs4.0% above avg
Labor costs34.0% above avg
Labor costs in Seattle 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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