SOC 47-2053 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers — California
California
Median pay in California is $41,430 a year, 45.6% under the national median of $76,170 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in California is $41,430 a year, 45.6% under the national median of $76,170 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $40,570 and $54,830. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,570 and the ninetieth at $54,830.
Among the 7 states with published data for this occupation, California ranks 7th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 733rd of 793 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,570 | −46.7% |
| 25th | $40,570 | −46.7% |
| Median (50th) | $41,430 | −45.6% |
| 75th | $54,830 | −28.0% |
| 90th | $54,830 | −28.0% |
| Mean | $45,720 | −40.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $41,430 buys what $37,425 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 50.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,425US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,430 a year, 45.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,570 to $54,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 7th of 7 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers in California?
The median annual wage is $41,430, or $19.92 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 $76,170, so pay in California is 45.6% 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 California earns more than $54,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,570 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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