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Floor Sanders and Finishers Salary in Wisconsin

Floor Sanders and Finishers in Wisconsin make a median of $43,350 a year, or about $20.84 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Wisconsin. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$43K
Median annual
$20.84/hr
Hourly rate
$30K
Entry level (10th %)
$82K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in Wisconsin?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,968/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,202/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$45,956/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,766/mo

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Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin

Bar chart showing Floor Sanders and Finishers salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $30,430, 25th percentile $39,670, median $43,350, 75th percentile $67,220, 90th percentile $81,910. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$30K25th$40KMedian$43K75th$67K90th$82K
Bar chart showing Floor Sanders and Finishers salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $30,430, 25th percentile $39,670, median $43,350, 75th percentile $67,220, 90th percentile $81,910. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level floor sanders and finishers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do floor sanders and finishers make in Wisconsin?

The median is $43,350 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,430, and experienced floor sanders and finishers can clear $81,910. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in Wisconsin?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,968/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 40.5% 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 Wisconsin?

Wisconsin 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 $45,956 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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