Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles in the United States was $56,460 ($27.15 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | $18.08 |
| 25th | $45,660 | $21.95 |
| Median | $56,460 | $27.15 |
| 75th | $73,840 | $35.50 |
| 90th | $96,700 | $46.49 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2042
- Total U.S. employment: 23,640
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
At $27.15 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $56,472 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $56,460.
The mean wage of $61,760 sits 9.4% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,730 | $18.62 | -31.4% | 150 |
| Alaska | $92,860 | $44.64 | +64.5% | 70 |
| Arizona | $44,740 | $21.51 | -20.8% | 610 |
| Arkansas | $40,750 | $19.59 | -27.8% | 210 |
| California | $61,210 | $29.43 | +8.4% | 4,330 |
| Colorado | $46,020 | $22.13 | -18.5% | 240 |
| Connecticut | $47,210 | $22.70 | -16.4% | 110 |
| Florida | $57,020 | $27.41 | +1.0% | 1,660 |
| Georgia | $46,030 | $22.13 | -18.5% | 330 |
| Hawaii | $77,280 | $37.15 | +36.9% | 210 |
| Idaho | — | — | — | 210 |
| Illinois | $69,880 | $33.60 | +23.8% | 1,330 |
| Indiana | $50,720 | $24.39 | -10.2% | 730 |
| Iowa | $54,960 | $26.42 | -2.7% | 160 |
| Kansas | $45,970 | $22.10 | -18.6% | 180 |
| Kentucky | $50,380 | $24.22 | -10.8% | 390 |
| Louisiana | $42,260 | $20.32 | -25.2% | 70 |
| Maine | $53,390 | $25.67 | -5.4% | 120 |
| Maryland | $47,880 | $23.02 | -15.2% | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $79,280 | $38.12 | +40.4% | 1,060 |
| Michigan | $46,800 | $22.50 | -17.1% | 670 |
| Minnesota | $59,380 | $28.55 | +5.2% | 490 |
| Mississippi | $49,240 | $23.67 | -12.8% | 100 |
| Missouri | $54,710 | $26.30 | -3.1% | 590 |
| Montana | $37,710 | $18.13 | -33.2% | 50 |
| Nevada | $58,540 | $28.15 | +3.7% | 560 |
| New Jersey | $59,840 | $28.77 | +6.0% | 700 |
| New Mexico | $49,790 | $23.94 | -11.8% | 200 |
| New York | $61,360 | $29.50 | +8.7% | 880 |
| North Carolina | $51,700 | $24.86 | -8.4% | 490 |
| North Dakota | $48,050 | $23.10 | -14.9% | 90 |
| Ohio | $59,470 | $28.59 | +5.3% | 850 |
| Oklahoma | $38,030 | $18.29 | -32.6% | 140 |
| Oregon | $56,460 | $27.14 | 0.0% | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,050 | $28.87 | +6.4% | 720 |
| South Carolina | $49,860 | $23.97 | -11.7% | 170 |
| South Dakota | $58,930 | $28.33 | +4.4% | 180 |
| Tennessee | $49,900 | $23.99 | -11.6% | 200 |
| Texas | $43,070 | $20.71 | -23.7% | 1,480 |
| Utah | $47,900 | $23.03 | -15.2% | 550 |
| Vermont | $51,200 | $24.62 | -9.3% | 60 |
| Virginia | $50,440 | $24.25 | -10.7% | 270 |
| Washington | $56,800 | $27.31 | +0.6% | 370 |
| West Virginia | $45,390 | $21.82 | -19.6% | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $52,860 | $25.42 | -6.4% | 700 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,780/yr
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,390/yr
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — $44,650/yr
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles?
The median annual wage for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles is $56,460 ($27.15 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 23,640 floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $27.15. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.