SOC 47-2053 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers — New York
New York · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers in New York is $123,820 per year, well above the national median of $76,170.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers in New York is $123,820 per year, well above the national median of $76,170. The gap of 62.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $106,300 and $126,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $74,220 and the ninetieth at $126,150.
New York ranks number 1st out of 7 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $126,130. Of the 776 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 102nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,220 | −2.6% |
| 25th | $106,300 | +39.6% |
| Median (50th) | $123,820 | +62.6% |
| 75th | $126,130 | +65.6% |
| 90th | $126,150 | +65.6% |
| Mean | $111,360 | +46.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $126,130 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $123,820 buys what $114,754 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 50.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$123,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$114,754US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $123,820 a year, 62.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,220 to $126,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 7 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $126,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers in New York?
The median annual wage is $123,820, or $59.53 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 $76,170, so pay in New York is 62.6% 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 New York earns more than $126,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,220 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 New York, at $126,130 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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