Floor Sanders and Finishers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.
Median pay: $50,440/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: +2.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 400 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.
• 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.
• Apply filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood.
• Remove excess glue from joints, using knives, scrapers, or wood chisels.
What's the median pay for Floor Sanders and Finishers?
The median pay for Floor Sanders and Finishers is $50,440 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Floor Sanders and Finishers?
Employment for Floor Sanders and Finishers is projected to change +2.6% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Floor Sanders and Finishers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Floor Sanders and Finishers?
About 400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.