SOC 47-2043 · Construction and Extraction Occupations
Floor Sanders and Finishers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$50,440
- 10th percentile
- $37,070
- 25th percentile
- $41,600
- Median
- $50,440
- 75th percentile
- $59,620
- 90th percentile
- $70,340
- Mean
- $52,460
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,720.
That median is 1.1% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | Not available | $48,170 | $63,290 | $69,050 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | Not available | $62,940 | $62,940 | $62,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | Not available | $38,920 | $56,800 | $62,770 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Not available | $35,640 | $54,580 | $76,330 |
| Cleveland, OH | Not available | $38,480 | $47,800 | $56,160 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Not available | $40,530 | $40,530 | $58,780 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 30 | $36,820 | $39,920 | $47,320 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 30 | $36,820 | $39,920 | $47,320 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 30 | $65,430 | $74,240 | $77,410 |
| Minnesota | Not available | $55,290 | $62,940 | $62,950 |
| Oregon | Not available | $57,910 | $62,020 | $68,280 |
| New York | 240 | $49,350 | $60,470 | $72,560 |
| Massachusetts | Not available | $45,380 | $58,230 | $68,680 |
| Washington | 90 | $38,050 | $55,620 | $81,110 |
| Colorado | 130 | $47,350 | $55,180 | $58,550 |
| Kentucky | Not available | $46,750 | $54,580 | $80,150 |
| Florida | 270 | $32,640 | $52,060 | $56,060 |
| Michigan | Not available | $37,440 | $51,400 | $59,620 |
| Maryland | Not available | $35,640 | $51,100 | $76,320 |
| Missouri | Not available | $44,670 | $48,540 | $57,030 |
| Ohio | Not available | $38,480 | $48,000 | $58,750 |
| New Hampshire | Not available | $46,800 | $47,310 | $53,170 |
| Virginia | 110 | $31,140 | $46,860 | $67,200 |
| Iowa | 30 | $31,660 | $46,810 | $95,680 |
| Indiana | Not available | $38,390 | $46,520 | $120,510 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $36,980 | $45,450 | $79,370 |
| South Carolina | 60 | $39,470 | $44,310 | $48,320 |
| Nebraska | Not available | $39,520 | $43,880 | $49,530 |
| Georgia | Not available | $37,250 | $40,530 | $58,780 |
| Texas | 140 | $36,180 | $40,120 | $56,070 |
| North Carolina | 190 | $31,190 | $39,170 | $47,590 |
| Puerto Rico | Not available | $21,840 | $21,980 | $24,410 |
Other construction and extraction occupations
- Construction Laborers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Electricians
- Carpenters
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Floor Sanders and Finishers is $50,440. Employment is 3,720.
How does Floor Sanders and Finishers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Floor Sanders and Finishers is 1.1% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Floor Sanders and Finishers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is highest on this page's list at $63,290.