How much does a floor layer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.14 an hour or $4,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.14
- Average (mean)
- $61,760
- Jobs
- 23,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 25th | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| Median | $56,460 | $27.14 | |
| 75th | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| 90th | $96,700 | $46.49 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $92,860 |
| Massachusetts | $79,280 |
| Hawaii | $77,280 |
| Illinois | $69,880 |
| New York | $61,360 |
| California | $61,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,050 |
| New Jersey | $59,840 |
| Ohio | $59,470 |
| Minnesota | $59,380 |
| South Dakota | $58,930 |
| Nevada | $58,540 |
| Florida | $57,020 |
| Washington | $56,800 |
| Oregon | $56,460 |
| Iowa | $54,960 |
| Missouri | $54,710 |
| Maine | $53,390 |
| Wisconsin | $52,860 |
| North Carolina | $51,700 |
| Vermont | $51,200 |
| Indiana | $50,720 |
| Virginia | $50,440 |
| Kentucky | $50,380 |
| Tennessee | $49,900 |
| South Carolina | $49,860 |
| New Mexico | $49,790 |
| Mississippi | $49,240 |
| North Dakota | $48,050 |
| Utah | $47,900 |
| Maryland | $47,880 |
| Connecticut | $47,210 |
| Michigan | $46,800 |
| Georgia | $46,030 |
| Colorado | $46,020 |
| Kansas | $45,970 |
| West Virginia | $45,390 |
| Arizona | $44,740 |
| Texas | $43,070 |
| Louisiana | $42,260 |
| Arkansas | $40,750 |
| Alabama | $38,730 |
| Oklahoma | $38,030 |
| Montana | $37,710 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $105,300 |
| Boston, MA | $98,290 |
| Anchorage, AK | $92,860 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $80,970 |
| Honolulu, HI | $77,280 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,970 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $73,280 |
| Springfield, MA | $72,850 |
| Toledo, OH | $72,850 |
| St. Louis, MO | $71,730 |
| Chicago, IL | $70,370 |
| Worcester, MA | $70,340 |
| Stockton, CA | $69,610 |
| Columbus, OH | $65,560 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,970 |
In other countries
Floor Layer belongs to the international group "Floor layers and tile setters".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Boilermaker$76,410
- Brickmason and Blockmason$62,120
- Stonemason$57,390
- Carpenter$60,580
- Carpet Installer$50,340
- Floor Sander and Finisher$50,440
- Tile and Stone Setter$55,690
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,020
- Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170
- Construction Laborer$47,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a floor layer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.14 ($56,460 a year).
How much does a floor layer make a month?
About $4,705 a month before tax, based on a median of $56,460 a year.
How much does a floor layer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,600 or less a year ($18.08 an hour); the top 10% make $96,700 or more.
Which state pays floor layers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $92,860 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($79,280) and Hawaii ($77,280).
Which city pays floor layers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $105,300 a year.
How many floor layers are there in the United States?
About 23,640 people work as floor layers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.