Floor Sanders and Finishers
SOC: 47-2043.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$49,150
per year
Mean Wage
$50,880
per year
Employment
4K
workers
Wage Range
$35,790 - $66,510
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
6 tasks analyzed
Inspect floors for smoothness.
Scrape and sand floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders, using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper.
Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth.
Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines.
Apply filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood.
Remove excess glue from joints, using knives, scrapers, or wood chisels.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect floors for smoothness. | - | - | - | |
| Scrape and sand floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders, using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper. | - | - | - | |
| Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth. | - | - | - | |
| Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines. | - | - | - | |
| Apply filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood. | - | - | - | |
| Remove excess glue from joints, using knives, scrapers, or wood chisels. | - | - | - |
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