How much does a floor sander and finisher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.25 an hour or $4,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.25
- Average (mean)
- $52,460
- Jobs
- 3,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $50,440 | $24.25 | |
| 75th | $59,620 | $28.66 | |
| 90th | $70,340 | $33.82 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Utah | $74,240 |
| Minnesota | $62,940 |
| Oregon | $62,020 |
| New York | $60,470 |
| Massachusetts | $58,230 |
| Washington | $55,620 |
| Colorado | $55,180 |
| Kentucky | $54,580 |
| Florida | $52,060 |
| Michigan | $51,400 |
| Maryland | $51,100 |
| Missouri | $48,540 |
| Ohio | $48,000 |
| New Hampshire | $47,310 |
| Virginia | $46,860 |
| Iowa | $46,810 |
| Indiana | $46,520 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,450 |
| South Carolina | $44,310 |
| Nebraska | $43,880 |
| Georgia | $40,530 |
| Texas | $40,120 |
| North Carolina | $39,170 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $63,290 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,940 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $56,800 |
| Washington, DC | $54,580 |
| Cleveland, OH | $47,800 |
| Atlanta, GA | $40,530 |
| Raleigh, NC | $39,920 |
In other countries
Floor Sander and Finisher belongs to the international group "Floor layers and tile setters".
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- Boilermaker$76,410
- Brickmason and Blockmason$62,120
- Stonemason$57,390
- Carpenter$60,580
- Carpet Installer$50,340
- Floor Layer$56,460
- 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 sander and finisher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.25 ($50,440 a year).
How much does a floor sander and finisher make a month?
About $4,203 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,440 a year.
How much does a floor sander and finisher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,070 or less a year ($17.82 an hour); the top 10% make $70,340 or more.
Which state pays floor sander and finishers the most?
Utah, with a median of $74,240 a year, followed by Minnesota ($62,940) and Oregon ($62,020).
Which city pays floor sander and finishers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $63,290 a year.
How many floor sander and finishers are there in the United States?
About 3,720 people work as floor sander and finishers.
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.