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How to become floor sanders and finisherseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$50,440
25th–75th pct. $41,600–$59,620
Top pay (est.)
$91,400
Top 10% $70,340
Pay in 5 years
$59,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$69,000est.
$59,400–$80,100
Outlook score
52/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
8%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.4%
300 openings / yr

How to become floor sanders and finishers

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 Sanders and Finishers

Key skills

Coordination
3.0
Operation and Control
2.8
Active Listening
2.8
Monitoring
2.8
Time Management
2.6
Complex Problem Solving
2.5
Operations Monitoring
2.5
Quality Control Analysis
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.5
Customer and Personal Service
4.1
Mechanical
3.7
English Language
3.6
Mathematics
3.5
Design
3.3
Production and Processing
3.2
Education and Training
3.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Important abilities

Trunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityStaminaNear VisionStatic StrengthReaction Time

Education of workers

Less than high school
47%
High school diploma
35%
Post-secondary certificate
16%
Some college
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
22%
2–4 years
20%
6–12 months
16%
1–2 years
15%
Up to 1 month
14%
4–10 years
8%
1–3 months
3%
3–6 months
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
27%
1–2 years
24%
None
19%
4–6 years
11%
6–12 months
9%
Over 10 years
8%
1–3 months
3%

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 sanders and finishers

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.