SOC 47-2043 · May 2025 · United States
Floor Sanders and Finishers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers across the United States is $50,440 per year, measured over 3,720 jobs. The highest state median is in Utah, at $74,240.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Floor Sanders and Finishers
Pay for this occupation varies by 89.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Utah pays $74,240 and North Carolina pays $39,170.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $74,240 | 30 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $62,940 | — | |
| 3 | Oregon | $62,020 | — | |
| 4 | New York | $60,470 | 240 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $58,230 | — | |
| 6 | Washington | $55,620 | 90 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $55,180 | 130 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | $54,580 | — | |
| 9 | Florida | $52,060 | 270 | |
| 10 | Michigan | $51,400 | — |
States with the most Floor Sanders and Finishers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 270 | $52,060 | |
| 2 | New York | 240 | $60,470 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | 190 | $39,170 | |
| 4 | Texas | 140 | $40,120 | |
| 5 | Colorado | 130 | $55,180 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 110 | $46,860 | |
| 7 | Washington | 90 | $55,620 | |
| 8 | South Carolina | 60 | $44,310 | |
| 9 | Iowa | 30 | $46,810 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 30 | $45,450 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $63,290 | — |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $62,940 | — |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $56,800 | — |
| 4 | Washington | $54,580 | — |
| 5 | Cleveland | $47,800 | — |
| 6 | Atlanta | $40,530 | — |
| 7 | Raleigh | $39,920 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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