Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$54,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,000
8.9% of base
Total target cash
$59,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,00050th$5,00075th$8,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Floor Sanders and Finishers is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.
Typical entry preparation: Less than a High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Typical education: Less than a High School Diploma
Buff and vacuum floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to the application of finish.
Scrape and sand floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders, using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper.
Inspect floors for smoothness.
Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines.
Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth.
Top skills:Operation and ControlCoordinationActive ListeningTime ManagementOperations MonitoringMonitoring
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Floor Sanders and Finishers pay by experience level
Entry level$38,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$43,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$52,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$61,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$73,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
400
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Floor Sanders and Finishers salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
3,190 workers
$54,500
Building Finishing Contractors
3,070 workers
$54,500
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
100 workers
$49,000
Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers
100 workers
$49,000
Administrative and Support Services
90 workers
$38,500
Employment Services
70 workers
$37,500
Wood Product Manufacturing
60 workers
$41,500
Other Wood Product Manufacturing
60 workers
$41,500
Construction of Buildings$58,500
Residential Building Construction$48,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Buff and vacuum floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to the application of finish.
Scrape and sand floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders, using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper.
Inspect floors for smoothness.
Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines.
Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Floor Sanders and Finishers pays 16% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).
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