Floor Sanders and Finishers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for floor sanders and finisherss 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.
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- North Carolina$40,520
- South Carolina$43,350
- Nebraska$44,580
- Texas$45,220
- Virginia$46,410
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $72,820 | $74,240 | $35 | +38.8% | 30 |
| 2 | Oregon | $62,290 | $62,020 | $30 | +18.7% | — |
| 3 | New York | $61,700 | $60,470 | $30 | +17.6% | 240 |
| 4 | Indiana | $61,040 | $46,520 | $29 | +16.4% | — |
| 5 | Minnesota | $60,900 | $62,940 | $29 | +16.1% | — |
| 6 | Kentucky | $58,710 | $54,580 | $28 | +11.9% | — |
| 7 | Washington | $57,130 | $55,620 | $27 | +8.9% | 90 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $55,930 | $58,230 | $27 | +6.6% | — |
| 9 | Maryland | $55,410 | $51,100 | $27 | +5.6% | — |
| 10 | Colorado | $54,080 | $55,180 | $26 | +3.1% | 130 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $51,750 | $45,450 | $25 | -1.4% | 30 |
| 12 | Missouri | $50,430 | $48,540 | $24 | -3.9% | — |
| 13 | Ohio | $49,570 | $48,000 | $24 | -5.5% | — |
| 14 | Florida | $49,190 | $52,060 | $24 | -6.2% | 270 |
| 15 | Michigan | $48,850 | $51,400 | $23 | -6.9% | — |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $48,680 | $47,310 | $23 | -7.2% | — |
| 17 | Iowa | $48,550 | $46,810 | $23 | -7.5% | 30 |
| 18 | Georgia | $46,780 | $40,530 | $22 | -10.8% | — |
| 19 | Virginia | $46,410 | $46,860 | $22 | -11.5% | 110 |
| 20 | Texas | $45,220 | $40,120 | $22 | -13.8% | 140 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $44,580 | $43,880 | $21 | -15% | — |
| 22 | South Carolina | $43,350 | $44,310 | $21 | -17.4% | 60 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $40,520 | $39,170 | $19 | -22.8% | 190 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 7 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $63,290 | $56,990 | — |
| 2 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,940 | $62,410 | — |
| 3 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,800 | $54,530 | — |
| 4 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $54,580 | $57,660 | — |
| 5 | Cleveland, OH | $47,800 | $47,910 | — |
| 6 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $40,530 | $47,490 | — |
| 7 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $39,920 | $41,440 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing floor sanders and finisherss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $70,890 | $72,830 | — |
| 2 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $60,160 | $60,400 | — |
| 3 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $58,780 | $58,470 | — |
| 4 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $51,980 | $52,860 | 3,190 |
| 5 | Building Finishing Contractors | $51,980 | $52,710 | 3,070 |
| 6 | Sector 23 - Construction | $51,980 | $53,250 | 3,430 |
| 7 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $50,440 | $52,460 | 3,720 |
| 8 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $50,440 | $52,480 | 3,710 |
| 9 | Construction of Buildings | $48,110 | $56,360 | — |
| 10 | Residential Building Construction | $47,800 | $46,240 | — |
| 11 | Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $46,450 | $47,210 | 100 |
| 12 | Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | $46,450 | $47,210 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do floor sanders and finishers make in the U.S.?
The median floor sanders and finishers salary in the United States is $50,440 per year (mean $52,460), and about 80% earn between $37,070 and $70,340.
How much do floor sanders and finishers make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,460 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays floor sanders and finishers the most?
Utah has the highest average pay for floor sanders and finishers at $72,820 per year (median $74,240).
What is the job outlook for floor sanders and finishers?
Employment is projected to change +2.6% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 400 openings per year.