How much do floor layers make in the US in 2026?
$56,460
National median (BLS OEWS May 2025)
In 2026, floor layers earn the most in Massachusetts (~$79,280) and the least in Alabama (~$38,730), with a national median of $56,460 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Last updated June 2026.
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Highest median pay
Massachusetts
$79,280
Most jobs
California
4,330 jobs
Across 25 states: $38,730–$79,280 (median $51,700).
56,460 reasons to know what floor layers actually earn — that's the national median annual wage for this trade, straight from BLS OEWS May 2025 data. A quarter of workers land at $45,660 or below; a quarter clear $73,840 or more. That $28,180 spread between the 25th and 75th percentile tells you the range is real, and where you sit in it matters. TradesPays pulls together pay data across 25 states so you can see how your state stacks up. Massachusetts leads the pack at $79,280, with Illinois at $69,880 and New York at $61,360 also well above the national figure. At the other end of our dataset, Alabama comes in at $38,730. Whether you're sizing up a new market or benchmarking your next raise conversation, these are the numbers to start from — no fluff, just what floor layers are actually getting paid.
Floor Layer pay by state
| # | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $79,280 |
| 2 | Illinois | $69,880 |
| 3 | New York | $61,360 |
| 4 | California | $61,210 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $60,050 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $59,840 |
| 7 | Ohio | $59,470 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $59,380 |
| 9 | Florida | $57,020 |
| 10 | Washington | $56,800 |
| 11 | Missouri | $54,710 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $52,860 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $51,700 |
| 14 | Indiana | $50,720 |
| 15 | Virginia | $50,440 |
Where is the union premium biggest for Floor Layers?
Named locals and the premium over the BLS all-worker median.
We don't have union scale data for Floor Layer across our states yet — these states are predominantly non-union, or we haven't added IBEW/UA data. Submitting your pay helps build complete data for Floor Layer.
Union landscape
TradesPays currently has no union scale data for floor layers in the states we cover. That's a straight-up gap in our dataset, and we're not going to paper over it with guesses. What we can tell you is that some floor layers work under a collective bargaining agreement, which can affect base wages, overtime rules, benefits, and how raises are structured. If you're working union or considering it, the only reliable source for current wage rates is your local — contact them directly for the scale in effect for your area and classification. We'll add union scale data for this trade as we source it from official agreements. Until then, the BLS OEWS figures on this page reflect the full mix of union and non-union pay in each state and should be read with that context in mind.
What we don't track yet
A few honest limits worth knowing before you read too much into the numbers. First, TradesPays does not yet have metro-level pay data for floor layers. The state figures here are statewide averages — they don't break out what workers in a high-cost city earn versus a rural county in the same state. In a state like New York, that difference can be significant. Second, we don't publish apprentice, journeyman, or master-tier wage splits for this trade outside of union scale data — and as noted above, we don't have union scale here yet. So the median and percentile figures reflect all experience levels combined. Third, our coverage currently reaches 25 states; if yours isn't listed, we don't have reliable data for it yet. If you have pay stubs, certified payroll records, or union scale sheets that could help us fill these gaps — especially for states or experience tiers we're missing — use the submission link on this page. Real-world data from workers on the job is exactly what makes this site more useful for everyone.
Floor Layer pay: FAQ
- What is the national median wage for floor layers?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, the national median annual wage for floor layers is $56,460.
- What do the 25th and 75th percentile wages look like for this trade?
- The 25th percentile sits at $45,660 — meaning a quarter of floor layers earn at or below that figure. The 75th percentile is $73,840, meaning a quarter earn that or more. That $28,180 gap reflects real differences in state, experience, sector, and working conditions.
- Which states pay floor layers the most?
- Among the 25 states TradesPays covers, Massachusetts is the highest at $79,280, followed by Illinois at $69,880 and New York at $61,360.
- Which state has the lowest floor layer wages in your dataset?
- Alabama is the lowest in our current dataset at $38,730 annually.
- Does TradesPays have union scale wages for floor layers?
- Not yet. We have no union scale data for this trade in the states we cover. If you work under a collective bargaining agreement, contact your local directly for the current rates in your area and classification.
- Does the pay data break down by experience level — apprentice, journeyman, or master?
- No. Without union scale data for this trade, we don't have tier-by-tier breakdowns. The median and percentile figures reflect all experience levels combined. We're working to expand this — see the submission link if you can help.
- Can I see floor layer pay for my specific city or metro area?
- Not at this time. TradesPays currently publishes state-level figures only for floor layers. Metro-level data is on our roadmap. If your state isn't in our 25-state set yet, it means we don't have reliable data for it — submissions from workers in those areas help us get there faster.
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