Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Salary by State
Also called: Floor Layers
The national median pay for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles is $56,460 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,710 in Montana to $92,860 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,600
- 25th percentile
- $45,660
- Median
- $56,460
- 75th percentile
- $73,840
- Top 10%
- $96,700
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 23,640 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $92,860 | +64% | $52,560 | $101,900 | 70 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $79,280 | +40% | $61,320 | $123,030 | 1,060 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $77,280 | +37% | $44,920 | $120,620 | 210 |
| 4 | Illinois | $69,880 | +24% | $43,960 | $114,190 | 1,330 |
| 5 | New York | $61,360 | +9% | $47,110 | $108,800 | 880 |
| 6 | California | $61,210 | +8% | $42,080 | $120,750 | 4,330 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $60,050 | +6% | $42,660 | $89,960 | 720 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $59,840 | +6% | $44,170 | $137,100 | 700 |
| 9 | Ohio | $59,470 | +5% | $44,530 | $75,320 | 850 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $59,380 | +5% | $39,640 | $99,690 | 490 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $58,930 | +4% | $38,130 | $70,770 | 180 |
| 12 | Nevada | $58,540 | +4% | $37,440 | $95,140 | 560 |
| 13 | Florida | $57,020 | +1% | $30,240 | $89,220 | 1,660 |
| 14 | Washington | $56,800 | +1% | $42,300 | $94,310 | 370 |
| 15 | Oregon | $56,460 | 0% | $40,660 | $89,780 | 300 |
| 16 | Iowa | $54,960 | −3% | $26,950 | $83,100 | 160 |
| 17 | Missouri | $54,710 | −3% | $33,330 | $87,140 | 590 |
| 18 | Maine | $53,390 | −5% | $36,580 | $72,290 | 120 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $52,860 | −6% | $44,540 | $85,650 | 700 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $51,700 | −8% | $37,100 | $66,420 | 490 |
| 21 | Vermont | $51,200 | −9% | $48,000 | $72,480 | 60 |
| 22 | Indiana | $50,720 | −10% | $21,580 | $72,040 | 730 |
| 23 | Virginia | $50,440 | −11% | $41,550 | $74,290 | 270 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $50,380 | −11% | $38,230 | $77,990 | 390 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $49,900 | −12% | $35,500 | $64,170 | 200 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $49,860 | −12% | $36,880 | $58,240 | 170 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $49,790 | −12% | $35,360 | $75,530 | 200 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $49,240 | −13% | $21,800 | $61,010 | 100 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $48,050 | −15% | $30,990 | $76,320 | 90 |
| 30 | Utah | $47,900 | −15% | $38,130 | $90,180 | 550 |
| 31 | Maryland | $47,880 | −15% | $37,080 | $62,230 | 450 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $47,210 | −16% | $45,320 | $55,880 | 110 |
| 33 | Michigan | $46,800 | −17% | $36,850 | $74,680 | 670 |
| 34 | Georgia | $46,030 | −18% | $35,370 | $73,110 | 330 |
| 35 | Colorado | $46,020 | −18% | $40,100 | $83,200 | 240 |
| 36 | Kansas | $45,970 | −19% | $37,070 | $63,840 | 180 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $45,390 | −20% | $27,240 | $79,890 | 30 |
| 38 | Arizona | $44,740 | −21% | $31,200 | $65,350 | 610 |
| 39 | Texas | $43,070 | −24% | $34,480 | $57,720 | 1,480 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $42,260 | −25% | $32,900 | $46,650 | 70 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $40,750 | −28% | $23,650 | $51,060 | 210 |
| 42 | Alabama | $38,730 | −31% | $27,240 | $62,700 | 150 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $38,030 | −33% | $33,970 | $82,740 | 140 |
| 44 | Montana | $37,710 | −33% | $27,400 | $49,850 | 50 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles salary questions
Which state pays floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles the most?
Alaska, with a median of $92,860 a year (+64% vs. the national median of $56,460). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles the least?
Montana, with a median of $37,710 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,330, with a median of $61,210.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.