Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$56,460
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$27.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$96,700
entry level starts ~$37,600
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 24,000 employed

How much do Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles make?

The median pay for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles in the United States is $56,460 per year — about $27.14 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $37,600, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $96,700.

That is $4,930 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles salary range by percentile

Half of all Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles earn between $45,660 and $73,840 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,600$18.08
25th percentile (early career)$45,660$21.95
50th percentile (median)$56,460$27.14
75th percentile (experienced)$73,840$35.50
90th percentile (top earners)$96,700$46.49

Highest-paying states for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Alaska leads the country for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles pay at $92,860 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($79,280) and Hawaii ($77,280). At the other end, Montana posts the lowest median at $37,710 — a gap of $55,150 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Alaska$92,860$44.64+64%
2Massachusetts$79,280$38.12+40%
3Hawaii$77,280$37.15+37%
4Illinois$69,880$33.60+24%
5New York$61,360$29.50+9%

Workforce and education

About 24,000 people work as Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $61,760 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles make in the United States?
The median Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles salary in the United States is $56,460 per year, or about $27.14 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $37,600, while the top 10% of earners make $96,700 or more.
How does Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles median of $56,460 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles the most?
Alaska is the highest-paying state for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles, with a median salary of $92,860 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles work in the United States?
About 24,000 people were employed as Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.