How much does a floor layer make in California?
$61,210a year
Median yearly pay for floor layers in California. That is $29.43 an hour or $5,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.43
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 4,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,080Median: $61,210Highest 10%: $120,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,080 | $20.23 | |
| 25th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| Median | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| 75th | $88,690 | $42.64 | |
| 90th | $120,800 | $58.05 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $105,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,970 |
| Stockton, CA | $69,610 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,970 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,090 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,150 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,130 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,020 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $55,690 |
| Fresno, CA | $51,980 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,030 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for floor layers.
| 3. Hawaii | $77,280 |
| 4. Illinois | $69,880 |
| 5. New York | $61,360 |
| 6. California | $61,210 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | $60,050 |
| 8. New Jersey | $59,840 |
| 9. Ohio | $59,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a floor layer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.43 ($61,210 a year).
Do floor layers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $61,210 against $56,460 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for floor layer pay?
California ranks 6 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays floor layers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $105,300 a year.
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.