Home / Compare / Floor Sanders and Finishers vs. Construction Laborers Salary comparison Floor Sanders and Finishers vs. Construction Laborers: Salary Comparison (2026) Floor Sanders and Finisherss earn a median salary of $49,150/year, while Construction Laborerss earn $46,730/year - a difference of $2,420. Floor Sanders and Finisherss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Floor Sanders and Finishers
Construction Laborers
Median salary
$49,150
$46,730
Hourly rate
$23.63/hr
$22.47/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$35,790
$34,200
Senior level (90th %)
$66,510
$77,530
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
4,140
1,057,660
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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