Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiless across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$87,300
- Alaska$87,240
- New Jersey$80,210
- Hawaii$77,640
- Illinois$72,420
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $87,300 | $79,280 | $42 | +41.4% | 1,060 |
| 2 | Alaska | $87,240 | $92,860 | $42 | +41.3% | 70 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $80,210 | $59,840 | $39 | +29.9% | 700 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $77,640 | $77,280 | $37 | +25.7% | 210 |
| 5 | Illinois | $72,420 | $69,880 | $35 | +17.3% | 1,330 |
| 6 | California | $70,700 | $61,210 | $34 | +14.5% | 4,330 |
| 7 | New York | $68,330 | $61,360 | $33 | +10.6% | 880 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $67,670 | $59,380 | $33 | +9.6% | 490 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $64,910 | $60,050 | $31 | +5.1% | 720 |
| 10 | Washington | $62,260 | $56,800 | $30 | +0.8% | 370 |
| 11 | Ohio | $59,790 | $59,470 | $29 | -3.2% | 850 |
| 12 | Oregon | $59,630 | $56,460 | $29 | -3.4% | 300 |
| 13 | Nevada | $59,500 | $58,540 | $29 | -3.7% | 560 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $59,140 | $52,860 | $28 | -4.2% | 700 |
| 15 | Florida | $58,910 | $57,020 | $28 | -4.6% | 1,660 |
| 16 | Missouri | $58,280 | $54,710 | $28 | -5.6% | 590 |
| 17 | Utah | $57,580 | $47,900 | $28 | -6.8% | 550 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $56,540 | $58,930 | $27 | -8.5% | 180 |
| 19 | Vermont | $55,800 | $51,200 | $27 | -9.7% | 60 |
| 20 | Virginia | $55,690 | $50,440 | $27 | -9.8% | 270 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $55,140 | $50,380 | $27 | -10.7% | 390 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $54,440 | $49,790 | $26 | -11.9% | 200 |
| 23 | Colorado | $53,950 | $46,020 | $26 | -12.6% | 240 |
| 24 | Iowa | $53,570 | $54,960 | $26 | -13.3% | 160 |
| 25 | Maine | $53,320 | $53,390 | $26 | -13.7% | 120 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $52,900 | $47,210 | $25 | -14.3% | 110 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $52,510 | $51,700 | $25 | -15% | 490 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $52,290 | $48,050 | $25 | -15.3% | 90 |
| 29 | Michigan | $51,110 | $46,800 | $25 | -17.2% | 670 |
| 30 | Indiana | $50,590 | $50,720 | $24 | -18.1% | 730 |
| 31 | Georgia | $50,110 | $46,030 | $24 | -18.9% | 330 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $49,590 | $49,900 | $24 | -19.7% | 200 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $49,510 | $49,860 | $24 | -19.8% | 170 |
| 34 | Maryland | $49,430 | $47,880 | $24 | -20% | 450 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $48,680 | $45,390 | $23 | -21.2% | 30 |
| 36 | Kansas | $48,150 | $45,970 | $23 | -22% | 180 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $47,770 | $49,240 | $23 | -22.7% | 100 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $46,760 | $38,030 | $22 | -24.3% | 140 |
| 39 | Arizona | $46,750 | $44,740 | $22 | -24.3% | 610 |
| 40 | Texas | $44,620 | $43,070 | $21 | -27.8% | 1,480 |
| 41 | Alabama | $43,730 | $38,730 | $21 | -29.2% | 150 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $42,450 | $42,260 | $20 | -31.3% | 70 |
| 43 | Montana | $41,060 | $37,710 | $20 | -33.5% | 50 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $40,760 | $40,750 | $20 | -34% | 210 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 86 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $105,280 | $95,980 | 340 |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,290 | $91,530 | 740 |
| 3 | Anchorage, AK | $92,860 | $89,350 | 60 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA | $80,970 | $69,500 | 170 |
| 5 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $79,290 | $86,420 | 50 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $77,280 | $74,890 | 150 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,970 | $78,280 | 600 |
| 8 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $73,280 | $74,670 | 350 |
| 9 | Springfield, MA | $72,850 | $78,350 | 40 |
| 10 | Toledo, OH | $72,850 | $63,250 | 160 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiless (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $80,110 | $75,660 | — |
| 2 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $74,470 | $70,750 | 210 |
| 3 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $68,550 | $65,830 | 110 |
| 4 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $62,780 | $62,970 | — |
| 5 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $62,780 | $62,970 | — |
| 6 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $62,780 | $62,970 | — |
| 7 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $61,360 | $67,380 | — |
| 8 | Educational Services | $59,010 | $65,470 | 40 |
| 9 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $59,010 | $65,070 | 50 |
| 10 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $59,010 | $61,380 | 30 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $59,010 | $65,470 | 40 |
| 12 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $57,360 | $63,370 | 19,350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles make in the U.S.?
The median floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles salary in the United States is $56,460 per year (mean $61,760), and about 80% earn between $37,600 and $96,700.
How much do floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,760 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles at $87,300 per year (median $79,280).
What is the job outlook for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles?
Employment is projected to change +9.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 2,700 openings per year.