SOC 47-2043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Floor Sanders and Finishers — Ohio
Ohio · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $48,000 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $50,440.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $48,000 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $50,440. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,130 and $56,160. The lowest tenth earn under $38,480, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,750.
Ohio ranks number 13th out of 23 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $56,800. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 528th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | −23.7% |
| 25th | $40,130 | −20.4% |
| Median (50th) | $48,000 | −4.8% |
| 75th | $56,160 | +11.3% |
| 90th | $58,750 | +16.5% |
| Mean | $49,570 | −1.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $56,800 | — | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $47,800 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $48,000 goes as far as $51,724 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,724US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,000 a year, 4.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,480 to $58,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 13th of 23 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $56,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $48,000, or $23.08 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 Ohio is 4.8% 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 Ohio earns more than $58,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,480 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $56,800 per year.
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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