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How to become floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tileseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$56,460
25th–75th pct. $45,660–$73,840
Top pay (est.)
$125,700
Top 10% $96,700
Pay in 5 years
$67,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$79,600est.
$68,500–$92,500
Outlook score
69/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
8%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.0%
2,200 openings / yr

How to become floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

Key skills

Monitoring
3.1
Coordination
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.9
Speaking
2.6
Instructing
2.5
Persuasion
2.5
Complex Problem Solving
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.4
Mathematics
4.0
Mechanical
3.8
Design
3.5
Customer and Personal Service
3.5
Production and Processing
3.3
Education and Training
3.2
Administration and Management
2.8

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicScheduling Work and ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkProcessing Information

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionNear VisionVisualizationTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityOral Expression

Education of workers

High school diploma
90%
Less than high school
6%
Post-secondary certificate
4%

Training before entry

None / short demo
51%
2–4 years
18%
3–6 months
14%
1–2 years
14%
6–12 months
2%
Up to 1 month
1%

Related work experience

None
52%
1–2 years
29%
4–6 years
14%
8–10 years
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.