Floor Sander and Finisher Salary
Floor Sanders and Finishers earn a median $50,440 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$50,440
$24.25 per hour
Range
$37,070 – $70,340
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
3,720
across the U.S.
Floor Sander and Finisher take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,709
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,559Monthly
$1,780Twice a month
$1,643Every 2 weeks
$20.53Hourly
- 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 | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $74,240 | $58,683 | $65,430 – $77,410 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $62,940 | $49,996 | $55,290 – $62,950 | — |
| Oregon | $62,020 | $47,416 | $57,910 – $68,280 | — |
| New York | $60,470 | $48,099 | $49,350 – $72,560 | 240 |
| Massachusetts | $58,230 | $46,276 | $45,380 – $68,680 | — |
| Washington | $55,620 | $46,871 | $38,050 – $81,110 | 90 |
| Colorado | $55,180 | $44,798 | $47,350 – $58,550 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $54,580 | $44,242 | $46,750 – $80,150 | — |
| Florida | $52,060 | $44,010 | $32,640 – $56,060 | 270 |
| Michigan | $51,400 | $41,546 | $37,440 – $59,620 | — |
| Maryland | $51,100 | $41,175 | $35,640 – $76,320 | — |
| Missouri | $48,540 | $39,838 | $44,670 – $57,030 | — |
| Ohio | $48,000 | $40,210 | $38,480 – $58,750 | — |
| New Hampshire | $47,310 | $40,194 | $46,800 – $53,170 | — |
| Virginia | $46,860 | $37,952 | $31,140 – $67,200 | 110 |
| Iowa | $46,810 | $38,665 | $31,660 – $95,680 | 30 |
| Indiana | $46,520 | $38,216 | $38,390 – $120,510 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $45,450 | $37,304 | $36,980 – $79,370 | 30 |
| South Carolina | $44,310 | $36,282 | $39,470 – $48,320 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $43,880 | $36,321 | $39,520 – $49,530 | — |
| Georgia | $40,530 | $33,265 | $37,250 – $58,780 | — |
| Texas | $40,120 | $34,416 | $36,180 – $56,070 | 140 |
| North Carolina | $39,170 | $32,599 | $31,190 – $47,590 | 190 |
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.