SOC 47-2043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Floor Sanders and Finishers — Virginia
Virginia
The median wage here is $46,860 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 $46,860 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $50,440. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $33,860 and $54,530. The lowest tenth earn under $31,140, while the highest tenth earn more than $67,200.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Virginia ranks number 15th out of 23 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 549th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,140 | −38.3% |
| 25th | $33,860 | −32.9% |
| Median (50th) | $46,860 | −7.1% |
| 75th | $54,530 | +8.1% |
| 90th | $67,200 | +33.2% |
| Mean | $46,410 | −8.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $46,860 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$46,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,350US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,860 a year, 7.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,140 to $67,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 23 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $46,860, or $22.53 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 Virginia is 7.1% 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 Virginia earns more than $67,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,140 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 110 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. 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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