Floor Sander and Finisher Salary
Floor Sanders and Finishers earn a median $50,440 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
What floor sanders and finishers do
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.4% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 300
- Self-employed
- 21%
Employment of floor sanders and finishers is projected to grow 1.4% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Floor Sander and Finisher take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,873
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,127
- Medicare (1.45%)$731
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,709
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,070 | $17.82 | $31,966 |
| 25th percentile | $41,600 | $20.00 | $35,606 |
| Median (50th) | $50,440 | $24.25 | $42,709 |
| 75th percentile | $59,620 | $28.66 | $50,085 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $70,340 | $33.82 | $58,314 |
Floor Sander and Finisher salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $74,240 | — | $58,683 | $65,430 – $77,410 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $62,940 | +3.7% | $49,996 | $55,290 – $62,950 | — |
| Oregon | $62,020 | −4.8% | $47,416 | $57,910 – $68,280 | — |
| New York | $60,470 | +19.8% | $48,099 | $49,350 – $72,560 | 240 |
| Massachusetts | $58,230 | +23.8% | $46,276 | $45,380 – $68,680 | — |
| Washington | $55,620 | −24.0% | $46,871 | $38,050 – $81,110 | 90 |
| Colorado | $55,180 | +12.2% | $44,798 | $47,350 – $58,550 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $54,580 | — | $44,242 | $46,750 – $80,150 | — |
| Florida | $52,060 | +0.6% | $44,010 | $32,640 – $56,060 | 270 |
| Michigan | $51,400 | — | $41,546 | $37,440 – $59,620 | — |
| Maryland | $51,100 | +5.2% | $41,175 | $35,640 – $76,320 | — |
| Missouri | $48,540 | −10.7% | $39,838 | $44,670 – $57,030 | — |
| Ohio | $48,000 | +4.0% | $40,210 | $38,480 – $58,750 | — |
| New Hampshire | $47,310 | — | $40,194 | $46,800 – $53,170 | — |
| Virginia | $46,860 | +0.0% | $37,952 | $31,140 – $67,200 | 110 |
| Iowa | $46,810 | — | $38,665 | $31,660 – $95,680 | 30 |
| Indiana | $46,520 | −4.0% | $38,216 | $38,390 – $120,510 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $45,450 | −15.5% | $37,304 | $36,980 – $79,370 | 30 |
| South Carolina | $44,310 | — | $36,282 | $39,470 – $48,320 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $43,880 | −3.4% | $36,321 | $39,520 – $49,530 | — |
| Georgia | $40,530 | −23.1% | $33,265 | $37,250 – $58,780 | — |
| Texas | $40,120 | −21.2% | $34,416 | $36,180 – $56,070 | 140 |
| North Carolina | $39,170 | −10.1% | $32,599 | $31,190 – $47,590 | 190 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet Installer | $50,340 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| Tile and Stone Setter | $55,690 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $56,460 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $49,400 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $49,120 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Pipelayer | $49,000 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Paperhanger | $52,140 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $53,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $53,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Construction Laborer | $47,120 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a floor sander and finisher make?
The national median salary for floor sanders and finishers is $50,440 a year ($24.25 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,070 and the top 10% earn over $70,340. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays floor sanders and finishers the most?
Utah has the highest median pay at $74,240.
How many floor sanders and finishers are there in the U.S.?
About 3,720 people work as floor sanders and finishers nationwide.