SOC 472043
Floor Sanders and Finishers
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.
National Median
$49,150
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$49,150
Entry Level (10th pct)
$35,790
Experienced (90th pct)
$66,510
Total Employed
4,140
Salary Distribution
Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)
Salary by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Estimated Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level0-2 years experience | $35,790 - $41,320 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $41,320 - $58,230 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $58,230 - $66,510 |
Highest Paying Locations for Floor Sanders and Finishers
Floor Sanders and Finishers Salary by Location
Compare salaries across 35 metropolitan areas
| Metropolitan Area | Median Salary | Employed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $73,140 | N/A | |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $66,470 | N/A | |
| Oregon | $65,180 | N/A | |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,690 | N/A | |
| Minnesota | $60,690 | N/A | |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,920 | 30 | |
| Missouri | $54,340 | 80 | |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $53,860 | 40 | |
| Pennsylvania | $53,780 | 120 | |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $53,530 | 180 | |
| Georgia | $52,730 | 240 | |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $52,240 | 190 | |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $52,000 | N/A | |
| Florida | $51,750 | 210 | |
| Texas | $50,930 | N/A | |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,460 | N/A | |
| New York | $50,460 | N/A | |
| Tennessee | $50,310 | 220 | |
| Colorado | $49,180 | 220 | |
| Maryland | $48,580 | N/A | |
| Indiana | $48,480 | N/A | |
| Anchorage, AK | $48,200 | 30 | |
| Alaska | $48,200 | 30 | |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,130 | N/A | |
| Massachusetts | $47,020 | N/A | |
| Virginia | $46,840 | 210 | |
| Ohio | $46,160 | N/A | |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $45,960 | N/A | |
| Nebraska | $45,440 | N/A | |
| California | $45,180 | N/A | |
| Wilmington, NC | $43,680 | 30 | |
| North Carolina | $43,550 | 370 | |
| Wisconsin | $43,350 | N/A | |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $38,790 | 50 | |
| Puerto Rico | $21,600 | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Floor Sanders and Finishers?
The national median annual salary for Floor Sanders and Finishers is $49,150, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Floor Sanders and Finisherss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Floor Sanders and Finisherss is Washington, with a median salary of $73,140.
How much can an experienced Floor Sanders and Finishers make?
Top-earning Floor Sanders and Finisherss (90th percentile) make $66,510 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.