Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Median pay: $56,460/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +9.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 2,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections that may show through the covering.
• Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions.
• Inspect surface to be covered to ensure that it is firm and dry.
• Trim excess covering materials, tack edges, and join sections of covering material to form tight joint.
• Form a smooth foundation by stapling plywood or Masonite over the floor or by brushing waterproof compound onto surface and filling cracks with plaster, putty, or grout to seal pores.
• Measure and mark guidelines on surfaces or foundations, using chalk lines and dividers.
• Cut covering and foundation materials, according to blueprints and sketches.
• Roll and press sheet wall and floor covering into cement base to smooth and finish surface, using hand roller.
What's the median pay for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles?
The median pay for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles is $56,460 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles?
Employment for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles is projected to change +9.5% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles?
About 2,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.