47 Series · SOC 47-2053

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$76,170
Median / year
$126,130
Top 10% earn
-11.1%
Growth '23–'33
1,180
US workers

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers earn a median of $76,170 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $76,170, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $46,090 (10th percentile) to $126,130 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 1,180 US workers. New York pays the most ($123,820), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers earn a median of $76,170, putting them above the typical US occupation and higher than 67% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Construction and Extraction, it ranks #5 of 60 by median pay. Employment is projected to fall 11.1% by 2033.

$76,170
Median annual wage
Top 33%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#5 of 60
in Construction and Extraction
2.7×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: New York at $123,820. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers (SOC 47-2053) pays a national median of $76,170 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $46,090 at the 10th percentile to $126,130 at the 90th, with a mean of $84,920 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 1,180 Americans work in this occupation across 7 reporting states and 1 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a -11.1% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as declining relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 100 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and apprenticeship of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 12.4 per 100,000 and injury rate of 3.5 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. New York pays the highest state median at $123,820, which is +63% above the national figure. The top metro is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $126,130 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 1,180 jobs Median $76,170/yr

Median Salary

$76,170

per year

Median Hourly

$36.62/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$84,920

average

Employment

1,180

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Terrazzo Workers and Finishers pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$76,170 Top 33% higher than 67% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 47-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Terrazzo Workers and Finishers; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 25 47-series occupations with growth data, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers sits on the slower-growing side at -11.1% growth and $76,170 median pay.

Among 25 47-series occupations with growth data, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers sits on the slower-growing side at -11.1% growth and $76,170 median pay. Scatter plot of 25 data points. $40000$50000$60000$70000$80000$90000 -15%-10%-5%0%5%10%15% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 25 47-series occupations with growth data, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers sits on the slower-growing side at -11.1% growth and $76,170 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

-11.1%

Declining

Annual Openings

100

per year (projected)

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Apprenticeship

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
B

Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

12.4/100K

Injury Rate

3.5/100

Danger Index

20.2/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Career Intelligence

Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.

Top Skills

Coordination 3.0
Quality Control Analysis 3.0
Speaking 2.9
Judgment and Decision Making 2.9
Monitoring 2.8
Operations Monitoring 2.8
Operation and Control 2.8
Time Management 2.8
Critical Thinking 2.6
Social Perceptiveness 2.6

Knowledge Areas

Building and Construction 4.0
Design 3.6
Mathematics 3.4
English Language 3.3
Administration and Management 3.2
Customer and Personal Service 3.2
Chemistry 3.1
Mechanical 3.1
Public Safety and Security 3.0
Production and Processing 3.0

Key Tasks

  • ▸ Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
  • ▸ 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 prevent cracks.
  • ▸ Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
  • ▸ Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
  • ▸ Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, or floats.
  • ▸ Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
  • ▸ Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
  • ▸ Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation.
  • ▸ Fill slight grinding depressions with matching grout material and hand-trowel for a smooth, uniform surface.

Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$46,090$54,830$76,170$114,780$126,130
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$22.16$26.36$36.62$55.18$60.64
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$46,090

25th Percentile

$54,830

Median

$76,170

75th Percentile

$114,780

90th Percentile

$126,130

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. New York $123,820 2. Illinois $107,190 3. Michigan $72,450 4. Wisconsin $57,930 5. New Jersey $57,550

Lowest Paying States

3. California $41,430 4. Florida $49,500 5. New Jersey $57,550 6. Wisconsin $57,930 7. Michigan $72,450
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 New York $123,820 +63% above national
2 Illinois $107,190 +41% above national
3 Michigan $72,450 5% below national
4 Wisconsin $57,930 24% below national
5 New Jersey $57,550 24% below national
6 Florida $49,500 35% below national
7 California $41,430 46% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,130

Lowest Paying Metros

-3. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,130
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,130 +66% above national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Terrazzo Workers and Finishers make? ▼
The median annual salary for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is $76,170 ($36.62/hour). The salary range spans from $46,090 at the 10th percentile to $126,130 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Terrazzo Workers and Finishers the most? ▼
New York pays the highest median salary for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers at $123,820/year, which is +63% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Terrazzo Workers and Finishers? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Apprenticeship.
How dangerous is being a Terrazzo Workers and Finishers? ▼
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers has a safety grade of B (Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 12.4 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 3.5 per 100 workers.
Is Terrazzo Workers and Finishers a good career? ▼
Employment for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is projected to decline 11.1% from 2024 to 2034, which is declining. About 100 openings are projected each year.
How does Terrazzo Workers and Finishers pay vary by state? ▼
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is New York at $123,820/year, while Michigan pays the least at $72,450/year. BLS data covers 7 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $126,130/year. BLS reports wage data for 1 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Terrazzo Workers and Finishers pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $114,780/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: New York leads at $123,820/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
  • Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs

These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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