SOC 47-2043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Floor Sanders and Finishers — Utah
Utah
The median wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers in Utah is $74,240 per year, well above the national median of $50,440.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers in Utah is $74,240 per year, well above the national median of $50,440. The gap of 47.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $65,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,410 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $68,230 to $77,410.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 23 states with published data for this occupation, Utah ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 218th of 695 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,430 | +29.7% |
| 25th | $68,230 | +35.3% |
| Median (50th) | $74,240 | +47.2% |
| 75th | $77,410 | +53.5% |
| 90th | $77,410 | +53.5% |
| Mean | $72,820 | +44.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $74,240 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$74,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,066US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,240 a year, 47.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,430 to $77,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 23 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers in Utah?
The median annual wage is $74,240, or $35.69 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 Utah is 47.2% 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 Utah earns more than $77,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,430 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Utah. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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