Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
National median · BLS
$56,460
▲ +3.9%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$61,760
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
23,640
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Pay range for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$37,600
25th
$45,660
Median (50th)
$56,460
75th
$73,840
90th — top pay
$96,700
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
BLS projects employment of floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles to grow 9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 2,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
29,800 → 32,400
+2,700 jobs
Projected change
+9%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
2,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
No formal educational credential
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
21.2% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Active Listening3.1
Speaking3.1
Coordination2.9
Critical Thinking2.9
Judgment and Decision Making2.9
Monitoring2.9
Social Perceptiveness2.9
Time Management2.9
Active Learning2.8
Complex Problem Solving2.8
Top knowledge areas
Building and Construction3.9
Customer and Personal Service3.9
Mathematics3.8
Mechanical3.4
Production and Processing3.3
Design3.1
English Language2.9
Education and Training2.9
Software and technology used
FacebookMicrosoft Office softwareAya Associates Comp-U-FloorCPR Software FloorCOST Estimator for ExcelFlooring Technologies QFloorsFocus Floor Covering SoftwareMeasure Square FloorEstimate ProOn Center On-Screen TakeoffPacific Solutions FloorRightProject visualization softwareRadio frequency identification RFID softwareTextile Management Systems RollMasterWeb browser software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles do
Cut covering and foundation materials, according to blueprints and sketches.
Trim excess covering materials, tack edges, and join sections of covering material to form tight joint.
Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions.
Roll and press sheet wall and floor covering into cement base to smooth and finish surface, using hand roller.
Lay out, position, and apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors, walls, and cabinets, following guidelines to keep courses straight and create designs.
Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections that may show through the covering.
Measure and mark guidelines on surfaces or foundations, using chalk lines and dividers.
Inspect surface to be covered to ensure that it is firm and dry.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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