SOC 47-2043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Floor Sanders and Finishers — Nebraska
Nebraska
Median pay for this occupation in Nebraska is $43,880 a year, trailing the national median of $50,440 by 13.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nebraska is $43,880 a year, trailing the national median of $50,440 by 13.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,150 and $45,290. The lowest tenth earn under $39,520, while the highest tenth earn more than $49,530.
Nebraska ranks number 20th out of 23 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 530th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | −21.6% |
| 25th | $42,150 | −16.4% |
| Median (50th) | $43,880 | −13.0% |
| 75th | $45,290 | −10.2% |
| 90th | $49,530 | −1.8% |
| Mean | $44,580 | −11.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $43,880 goes as far as $48,701 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,701US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,880 a year, 13.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,520 to $49,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 20th of 23 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $43,880, or $21.10 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 Nebraska is 13.0% lower. 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 Nebraska earns more than $49,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,520 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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