SOC 47-2043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Floor Sanders and Finishers — Kentucky
Kentucky
Median pay for this occupation in Kentucky comes to $54,580 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,440 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Kentucky comes to $54,580 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,440 by 8.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $50,540 and $65,950. The lowest tenth earn under $46,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,150.
Among the 23 states with published data for this occupation, Kentucky ranks 8th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 363rd of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,750 | −7.3% |
| 25th | $50,540 | +0.2% |
| Median (50th) | $54,580 | +8.2% |
| 75th | $65,950 | +30.7% |
| 90th | $80,150 | +58.9% |
| Mean | $58,710 | +16.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $54,580 goes as far as $60,510 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,510US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,580 a year, 8.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,750 to $80,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 8th of 23 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $54,580, or $26.24 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,440, so pay in Kentucky is 8.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kentucky earns more than $80,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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