Construction and Extraction Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages Wide pay band SOC 47-2053

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

The published band from $46,090 to $126,130 is the distinctive signal for this role, not a twin of Roof Bolters, Mining.

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Same-major-group titles next to Terrazzo Workers and Finishers: Roof Bolters, Mining ($79K) , Continuous Mining Machine Operators ($62K) , Structural Iron and Steel Workers ($63K) , Tapers ($68K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Terrazzo Workers and Finishers publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 47-2053 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated conta…
  2. 2. Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines
  3. 3. Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help pre…
  4. 4. Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips
  5. 5. Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used
  6. 6. Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, h…
  7. 7. Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder
  8. 8. Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, us…
  9. 9. Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation
  10. 10. Fill slight grinding depressions with matching grout material and hand-trowel for a smooth, uniform surface
  11. 11. Clean installation site, mixing and storage areas, tools, machines, and equipment, and store materials and equipment
  12. 12. Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers: O*NET ranks Coordination first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 47-2053 - lead skill Coordination at 3.0 ; lead knowledge Building and Construction. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Coordination 3.0
  2. 2. Quality Control Analysis 3.0
  3. 3. Speaking 2.9
  4. 4. Judgment and Decision Making 2.9
  5. 5. Monitoring 2.8
  6. 6. Operations Monitoring 2.8
  7. 7. Operation and Control 2.8
  8. 8. Time Management 2.8

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Building and Construction 4.0
  2. 2. Design 3.6
  3. 3. Mathematics 3.4
  4. 4. English Language 3.3
  5. 5. Administration and Management 3.2
  6. 6. Customer and Personal Service 3.2
Published pay band (10th to 90th)
$46,090 to $126,130
median $76,170 · ~2.7× spread
$76K
National median
↓ -11%
Growth 2024-2034
100
Annual openings
1,180
Estimated US jobs
Roof Bolters, Mining
Highest-pay peer · $79K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education High school diploma or equivalent

Top Paying States for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

1. California $41,430
2. New Jersey $57,550
3. Illinois $107,190
4. Wisconsin $57,930
5. New York $123,820
6. Florida $49,500
7. Michigan $72,450

Other Construction and Extraction Occupations titles

  1. 1. Structural Iron and Steel Workers $62,780
  2. 2. Tapers $68,270
  3. 3. Continuous Mining Machine Operators $61,810
  4. 4. Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $70,070
  5. 5. Brickmasons and Blockmasons $62,120
  6. 6. Roof Bolters, Mining $78,540

The OEWS band for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers runs from $46,090 (10th) to $126,130 (90th), about 2.7× wide, with median $76,170. That spread, not the midpoint alone, is the distinctive published fact.

Employment Projections expect -11% change between 2024 and 2034 (declining vs baseline 3.1%). About 100 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as typical education needed for entry. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: California at $41,430. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Roof Bolters, Mining at $78,540. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers pay-rank #5 in Construction and Extraction Occupations

Among 60 detailed Construction and Extraction Occupations with a published OEWS median, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is pay-rank #5, the upper third of that major group. The order is ROW_NUMBER on national median (title as tiebreak), not a worker-level percentile.

Other upper-third titles · closest medians

Full Salary Details Compare this role

Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

The 10th-to-90th percentile spread for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is unusually wide, so the state map and peer comparison carry more signal than the median alone.

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 47-2053

California · top state for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

$41K published median

New Jersey · #2 state pay

$58K · behind California

Roof Bolters, Mining

Highest-pay peer vs Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · $79K

Continuous Mining Machine Operators

Lower-pay peer beside Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · $62K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Construction and Extraction Occupations titles sit near Terrazzo Workers and Finishers at the top of the pay table? ▼
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is pay-rank #5 of 60 detailed Construction and Extraction Occupations with an OEWS median, upper third. Nearest upper-third titles: Boilermakers ($76K), Construction and Building Inspectors ($75K), Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining ($75K), Roof Bolters, Mining ($79K). Rank is ROW_NUMBER on national median.
What do terrazzo workers and finishers do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers. Leading ones include: Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated conta…; Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines; Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help pre…; Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for terrazzo workers and finishers? ▼
For SOC 47-2053, O*NET importance scores lead with Coordination (3.0), Quality Control Analysis (3.0), Speaking (2.9), Judgment and Decision Making (2.9). Knowledge areas emphasize Building and Construction, Design, Mathematics. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
How wide is the published pay band for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers? ▼
OEWS places the 10th percentile at $46,090 and the 90th at $126,130 for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers (2.7× spread). The national median is $76,170. OEWS does not isolate experience, employer, or geography as the cause of that spread.
What employment change does BLS publish for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is -11%. Projected annual openings: about 100. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: declining.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Terrazzo Workers and Finishers? ▼
BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers? ▼
California ($41,430), New Jersey ($57,550), Illinois ($107,190) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

Disclaimer: Wage and outlook figures on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute career, financial, or salary-negotiation advice. Actual pay varies by employer, experience, and local conditions; consult a career counselor or the hiring employer for guidance specific to your situation.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Terrazzo Workers and Finishers card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 47-2053. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics