Floor Sanders and Finishers
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-2043.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$50,440
Employment, U.S.3,720
Median hourly wage$24.25
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,070 | $41,600 | $50,440 | $59,620 | $70,340 |
By state (23)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 130 | $55,180 | 1.94 |
| Florida | 270 | $52,060 | 1.15 |
| Georgia | $40,530 | ||
| Indiana | $46,520 | ||
| Iowa | 30 | $46,810 | 0.91 |
| Kentucky | $54,580 | ||
| Maryland | $51,100 | ||
| Massachusetts | $58,230 | ||
| Michigan | $51,400 | ||
| Minnesota | $62,940 | ||
| Missouri | $48,540 | ||
| Nebraska | $43,880 | ||
| New Hampshire | $47,310 | ||
| New York | 240 | $60,470 | 1.05 |
| North Carolina | 190 | $39,170 | 1.59 |
| Ohio | $48,000 | ||
| Oregon | $62,020 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $45,450 | 0.22 |
| South Carolina | 60 | $44,310 | 1.03 |
| Texas | 140 | $40,120 | 0.42 |
| Utah | 30 | $74,240 | 0.84 |
| Virginia | 110 | $46,860 | 1.08 |
| Washington | 90 | $55,620 | 1.03 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | 1-2 | 0.966 |
| 2 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1-2 | 0.964 |
| 3 | Fence Erectors | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 4 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 1-2 | 0.959 |
| 5 | Carpet Installers | 1-2 | 0.958 |
| 6 | Paperhangers | 1-2 | 0.957 |
| 7 | Stonemasons | 1-2 | 0.955 |
| 8 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 1-2 | 0.955 |
| 9 | Glaziers | 1-2 | 0.951 |
| 10 | Riggers | 1-2 | 0.945 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Floor Sanders and Finishers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet Installers | Mathematics | 1.88 | 0.958 |
| Roofers | Coordination | 0.88 | 0.943 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | Mathematics | 1.62 | 0.942 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | Mathematics | 1.62 | 0.933 |
| Helpers--Electricians | Troubleshooting | 1.00 | 0.932 |
| Tire Builders | Operations Monitoring | 0.88 | 0.924 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | Critical Thinking | 1.00 | 0.924 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | Mathematics | 1.62 | 0.921 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Floor Sanders and Finishers, excluding software Floor Sanders and Finishers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal | 6 of 20 | 19.8x |
| Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Construction Software Center EasyEst | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| On Center Quick Bid | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| CPR Visual Estimator | 3 of 20 | 17.3x |
| Cost estimating software | 3 of 20 | 8.7x |
| Intuit QuickBooks | 4 of 20 | 2.2x |
| Microsoft Windows | 7 of 20 | 1.3x |
| Salesforce software | 3 of 20 | 1.6x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.11 | 4.48 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.08 | 4.13 |
| English Language | 3.65 | 3.59 |
| Production and Processing | 3.31 | 3.22 |
| Administration and Management | 3.02 | 2.60 |
| Mechanical | 3.00 | 3.71 |
| Mathematics | 2.91 | 3.45 |
| Design | 2.84 | 3.33 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.64 | 2.78 |
| Education and Training | 2.55 | 3.01 |
| Administrative | 2.50 | 2.46 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.48 | 2.67 |
| Transportation | 2.46 | 2.30 |
| Chemistry | 2.34 | 2.85 |
| Communications and Media | 2.04 | 1.88 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.00 | 1.31 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.87 | 1.45 |
| Psychology | 1.75 | 1.41 |
| Foreign Language | 1.69 | not rated |
| Telecommunications | 1.68 | 0.86 |
| Computers and Electronics | 1.57 | 1.22 |
| Physics | 1.52 | 1.01 |
| Geography | 1.43 | not rated |
| Law and Government | 1.38 | 0.94 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.32 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.24 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.20 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.19 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.19 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.13 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.03 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.75 | 2.88 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.62 | 3.88 |
| Control Precision | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.62 | 2.88 |
| Near Vision | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Stamina | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.12 | 3.62 |
| Static Strength | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Reaction Time | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Dynamic Strength | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Information Ordering | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Visualization | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.88 | 2.38 |
| Far Vision | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Rate Control | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Depth Perception | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Response Orientation | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Written Expression | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Time Sharing | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Memorization | 2.12 | 1.38 |
| Number Facility | 2.12 | 1.38 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.62 | 1.00 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Night Vision | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Sound Localization | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.50 | 0.50 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Floor planning software
- FloorCOST Estimator for Excel
- Flooring Technologies QFloors
- Measure Square
- Pacific Solutions FloorRight
- Vimeo
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
No metro meets the threshold.