47 Series · SOC 47-2043
Floor Sanders and Finishers
National salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Median Salary
$49,150
per year
Median Hourly
$23.63/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$50,880
average
Employment
4,140
jobs nationwide
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$35,790
25th Percentile
$41,320
Median
$49,150
75th Percentile
$58,230
90th Percentile
$66,510
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $73,140 | +49% above national |
| 2 | Oregon | $65,180 | +33% above national |
| 3 | Minnesota | $60,690 | +23% above national |
| 4 | Missouri | $54,340 | +11% above national |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $53,780 | +9% above national |
| 6 | Georgia | $52,730 | +7% above national |
| 7 | Florida | $51,750 | +5% above national |
| 8 | Texas | $50,930 | +4% above national |
| 9 | New York | $50,460 | +3% above national |
| 10 | Tennessee | $50,310 | +2% above national |
| 11 | Colorado | $49,180 | same as national |
| 12 | Maryland | $48,580 | 1% below national |
| 13 | Indiana | $48,480 | 1% below national |
| 14 | Alaska | $48,200 | 2% below national |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $47,020 | 4% below national |
| 16 | Virginia | $46,840 | 5% below national |
| 17 | Ohio | $46,160 | 6% below national |
| 18 | Nebraska | $45,440 | 8% below national |
| 19 | California | $45,180 | 8% below national |
| 20 | North Carolina | $43,550 | 11% below national |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $43,350 | 12% below national |
| 22 | Puerto Rico | $21,600 | 56% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $66,470 | +35% above national |
| 2 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,690 | +23% above national |
| 3 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,920 | +22% above national |
| 4 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $53,860 | +10% above national |
| 5 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $53,530 | +9% above national |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $52,240 | +6% above national |
| 7 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $52,000 | +6% above national |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,460 | +3% above national |
| 9 | Anchorage, AK | $48,200 | 2% below national |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,130 | 4% below national |
| 11 | Omaha, NE-IA | $45,960 | 6% below national |
| 12 | Wilmington, NC | $43,680 | 11% below national |
| 13 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $38,790 | 21% below national |