Floor Sanders and Finishers Salary
The median floor sanders and finishers salary in the United States is $50,440 per year ($24.25/hour). Salaries range from $37,070 at the entry level to $70,340+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 3,720 floor sanders and finishers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$50,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.25
per hour
Employment
3,720
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,070
25th percentile
$41,600
Median
$50,440
75th percentile
$59,620
90th percentile
$70,340
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.6%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Floor Sanders and Finishers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$39K$74K■ No data
Top Paying States
Utah
$74K
+47%
Minnesota
$63K
+25%
Oregon
$62K
+23%
New York
$60K
+20%
Massachusetts
$58K
+15%
Washington
$56K
+10%
Colorado
$55K
+9%
Kentucky
$55K
+8%
Florida
$52K
+3%
Michigan
$51K
+2%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $74,240 | +47.2% |
| Minnesota | $62,940 | +24.8% |
| Oregon | $62,020 | +23.0% |
| New York | $60,470 | +19.9% |
| Massachusetts | $58,230 | +15.4% |
| Washington | $55,620 | +10.3% |
| Colorado | $55,180 | +9.4% |
| Kentucky | $54,580 | +8.2% |
| Florida | $52,060 | +3.2% |
| Michigan | $51,400 | +1.9% |
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Floor Sanders and Finishers Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $63,290 | +25.5% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,940 | +24.8% |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,800 | +12.6% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $54,580 | +8.2% |
| Cleveland, OH | $47,800 | -5.2% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $40,530 | -19.6% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $39,920 | -20.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $21,980 | -56.4% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
How does this compare to pro athletes?
A floor sanders and finishers earning $50,440/year would need 1182 years to match Stephen Curry's NBA salary, or 1269 yearsto match Patrick Mahomes' NFL contract.
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