Floor Sanders and Finishers
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Floor Sanders and Finishers to increase by 1.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 4,700 to 4,700 jobs. Its estimate of 300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($50,440), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
4,700
Projected employment (2034)
4,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
300
Pay & Preparation
$50,440
No formal educational credential
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operation and Control (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3/5) • Coordination (3/5) • Monitoring (2.88/5) • Time Management (2.88/5) • Operations Monitoring (2.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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