Floor Sanders and Finishers Salary by State
The national median pay for floor sanders and finishers is $50,440 a year. By state, it ranges from $39,170 in North Carolina to $74,240 in Utah.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,070
- 25th percentile
- $41,600
- Median
- $50,440
- 75th percentile
- $59,620
- Top 10%
- $70,340
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,720 jobs.
Median pay in 23 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $74,240 | +47% | $65,430 | $77,410 | 30 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $62,940 | +25% | $55,290 | $62,950 | Not published |
| 3 | Oregon | $62,020 | +23% | $57,910 | $68,280 | Not published |
| 4 | New York | $60,470 | +20% | $49,350 | $72,560 | 240 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $58,230 | +15% | $45,380 | $68,680 | Not published |
| 6 | Washington | $55,620 | +10% | $38,050 | $81,110 | 90 |
| 7 | Colorado | $55,180 | +9% | $47,350 | $58,550 | 130 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $54,580 | +8% | $46,750 | $80,150 | Not published |
| 9 | Florida | $52,060 | +3% | $32,640 | $56,060 | 270 |
| 10 | Michigan | $51,400 | +2% | $37,440 | $59,620 | Not published |
| 11 | Maryland | $51,100 | +1% | $35,640 | $76,320 | Not published |
| 12 | Missouri | $48,540 | −4% | $44,670 | $57,030 | Not published |
| 13 | Ohio | $48,000 | −5% | $38,480 | $58,750 | Not published |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $47,310 | −6% | $46,800 | $53,170 | Not published |
| 15 | Virginia | $46,860 | −7% | $31,140 | $67,200 | 110 |
| 16 | Iowa | $46,810 | −7% | $31,660 | $95,680 | 30 |
| 17 | Indiana | $46,520 | −8% | $38,390 | $120,510 | Not published |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $45,450 | −10% | $36,980 | $79,370 | 30 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $44,310 | −12% | $39,470 | $48,320 | 60 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $43,880 | −13% | $39,520 | $49,530 | Not published |
| 21 | Georgia | $40,530 | −20% | $37,250 | $58,780 | Not published |
| 22 | Texas | $40,120 | −20% | $36,180 | $56,070 | 140 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $39,170 | −22% | $31,190 | $47,590 | 190 |
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 Sanders and Finishers salary questions
Which state pays floor sanders and finishers the most?
Utah, with a median of $74,240 a year (+47% vs. the national median of $50,440). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays floor sanders and finishers the least?
North Carolina, with a median of $39,170 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most floor sanders and finishers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 270, with a median of $52,060.
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.