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Floor Sanders and Finishers Salary in Puerto Rico

Floor Sanders and Finishers in Puerto Rico make a median of $21,600 a year, or about $10.38 an hour. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $25K for experienced workers.

$22K
Median annual
$10.38/hr
Hourly rate
$21K
Entry level (10th %)
$25K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $22K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,607/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home87.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$21,600/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$195/mo

About floor sanders and finishers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 4,140
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Floor Sanders and Finishers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $20,650, 25th percentile $21,600, median $21,600, 75th percentile $21,600, 90th percentile $24,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$21K25th$22KMedian$22K75th$22K90th$25K
Bar chart showing Floor Sanders and Finishers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $20,650, 25th percentile $21,600, median $21,600, 75th percentile $21,600, 90th percentile $24,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level floor sanders and finishers (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $22K. Top earners bring in $25K or more, a $4K spread from bottom to top.

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Floor Sanders and Finishers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$73K+49%N/A
Oregon$65K+33%N/A
Minnesota$61K+23%N/A
Missouri$54K+11%80
Pennsylvania$54K+9%120
Georgia$53K+7%240
Florida$52K+5%210
Texas$51K+4%N/A
New York$50K+3%N/A
Tennessee$50K+2%220
Maryland$49K-1%N/A
Indiana$48K-1%N/A
Alaska$48K-2%30
Massachusetts$47K-4%N/A
Virginia$47K-5%210
Ohio$46K-6%N/A
Nebraska$45K-8%N/A
California$45K-8%N/A
North Carolina$44K-11%370
Wisconsin$43K-12%N/A
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BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small

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Frequently asked questions

How much do floor sanders and finishers make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $21,600 a year, that works out to about $10 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,650, and experienced floor sanders and finishers can clear $24,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $22K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,607/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 87.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a floor sanders and finishers salary go in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median floor sanders and finishers salary is worth about $21,600 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do floor sanders and finishers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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