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Average Floor Sanders and Finisher Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a floor sanders and finisher make in the United States?

The average salary for a floor sanders and finisher in the United States is $49,910, but the range typically falls between $38,530 and $57,520. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24, with a range between $18.53 and $27.66.

There are approximately 5,070 people employed as a floor sanders and finisher in the United States. With New York, North Carolina, Tennessee employing the highest number of floor sanders and finishers.The state with the best pay for a floor sanders and finisher is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $77,110, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $38,030.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$33,080$15.91
25th Percentile$38,530$18.53
Median$47,760$22.96
75th Percentile$57,520$27.66
90th Percentile$69,540$33.43

Average floor sanders and finisher salary by location

The salary of a floor sanders and finisher can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a floor sanders and finisher in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for floor sanders and finishers are Illinois, Washington, California, Oregon, Georgia while the worst states are West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Florida.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alaska$38,790$48,250$61,490
California$43,490$66,130$80,240
Colorado$44,470$54,600$68,850
Florida$30,990$42,290$53,270
Georgia$39,190$54,710$63,680
Illinois$48,500$77,110$96,110
Maryland$32,720$43,530$50,770
Missouri$36,370$54,930$81,200
Nebraska$34,140$48,330$60,300
New York$36,730$54,910$79,260
North Carolina$29,860$40,730$51,670
Ohio$34,670$44,340$48,500
Oregon$58,070$61,330$63,650
Pennsylvania$36,700$46,330$55,920
Tennessee$30,310$42,720$51,110
Texas$38,250$48,460$54,140
Virginia$26,680$41,800$63,480
Washington$56,550$72,240$85,040
West Virginia$30,830$38,030$46,040
Wisconsin$29,120$39,890$62,540

Even between cities, the salary of a floor sanders and finisher can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for floor sanders and finishers is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL with an average salary of $82,830.The city with the lowest average salary for floor sanders and finishers is Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC with an average salary of $35,850.

Areas with highest average salaries for floor sanders and finishers

  1. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL - $82,830
  2. St. Louis, MO - $60,950
  3. New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY - $58,640
  4. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area, CO - $56,910
  5. Anchorage, AK - $48,100

Areas with lowest average salaries for floor sanders and finishers

  1. Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC - $35,850
  2. Raleigh, NC - $40,880
  3. Durham-Chapel Hill area, NC - $47,360
  4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC - $47,450
  5. Omaha-Council Bluffs area, NE - $47,760

Employment trends for floor sanders and finishers in the United States

The number of floor sanders and finishers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of floor sanders and finishers has decreased by -30. On average, the number of floor sanders and finishers has been increasing by -0.1% each year. The salary of floor sanders and finishers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of floor sanders and finishers has increased by $8,510. On average, the salary of floor sanders and finishers has been increasing by 5.1% each year.

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How floor sanders and finishers salaries compare to other construction and extraction occupations

Floor Sanders and Finishers are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for floor sanders and finishers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.

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