Careers · Floor Sanders and Finishers · Washington
Floor Sanders and Finishers in Washington
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 Washington the median pay is $55,620 a year, 10% above the national median of $50,440.
$55,620median pay in Washington, per year
$48,110–$66,830middle half earn
90employed in Washington
$50,440U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington
8open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Washington 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 Washington
Floor Sanders and Finishers pay in other states
Utah · $74,240Minnesota · $62,940Oregon · $62,020New York · $60,470Massachusetts · $58,230Colorado · $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, Washington, annual.