Careers · Floor Sanders and Finishers · New York
Floor Sanders and Finishers in New York
Floor sanders and finishers prepare and finish wooden floors by scraping away old finishes and sanding surfaces smooth, then applying new protective coats. They work in residential homes, commercial buildings, and other facilities with wood flooring, using specialized machinery and hand tools to restore or install finished floors. In New York the median pay is $60,470 a year, 20% above the national median of $50,440.
$60,470median pay in New York, per year
$59,020–$72,560middle half earn
240employed in New York
$50,440U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York
8open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New York or remote
3employers hiring
5posted in the last 7 days
NH · NC · INwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlActive ListeningCoordinationMonitoringOperations MonitoringTime ManagementSpeakingCritical Thinking
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementMechanical
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Floor Sanders and Finishers.
Licenses and training in New York
Floor Sanders and Finishers pay in other states
Utah · $74,240Minnesota · $62,940Oregon · $62,020Massachusetts · $58,230Washington · $55,620Colorado · $55,180Kentucky · $54,580Florida · $52,060Michigan · $51,400Maryland · $51,100
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against floor sanders and finishers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against floor sanders and finishers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-2043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.