Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.
Median pay: $76,170/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: -11.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
• Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
• Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
• Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
• Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
• Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, or floats.
• Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
• Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
What's the median pay for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers?
The median pay for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is $76,170 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers?
Employment for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is projected to change -11.1% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers?
About 100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.