Basic
$8.76 – $18 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid #1 common white oak strip 2-1/4 in. wide, prefinished, nailed over underlayment, matching transitions
How Much Does Install Oak Floor Cost in Seattle, Washington?
Supply and nail down 3/4-inch solid red or white oak strip flooring over a sound subfloor with underlayment, prefinished or site-finished.
Install Oak Floor in Seattle, Washington typically costs $10 to $21 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Oak Floor in Seattle, Washington
$10 – $21
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for install oak floor.
National average: $9 – $18 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$10 – $21 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid select white oak strip 3-1/4 in. wide, prefinished satin, nailed over underlayment, matching transitions
Premium
$13 – $26 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid select white oak strip 3-1/4 in. wide, nailed over underlayment, site-sanded, stained and finished with three coats
Cost Breakdown in Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.21 – $8.42 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.22 – $8.44 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.12 – $2.25 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.75 – $1.50 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install oak floor 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 ($4.05-$8.10 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.15-$6.30 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.08-$2.16 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.72-$1.44 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
- How Much Does Hardwood Flooring Cost? - Bob Vila, Bob Vila, 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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