Terrazzo workers and finishers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,090 | $22.16 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,170 | $36.62 |
| Mean (average) | $84,920 | $40.83 |
| 90th percentile | $126,130 | $60.64 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Terrazzo workers and finishers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 7 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $41,430 | $40,570 | $54,830 | ||
| Florida | $49,500 | $40,230 | $75,310 | ||
| Illinois | $107,190 | $43,860 | $107,350 | ||
| Michigan | $72,450 | $65,490 | $75,560 | ||
| New Jersey | $57,550 | $48,020 | $73,710 | 100 | 3.04 |
| New York | $123,820 | $74,220 | $126,150 | ||
| Wisconsin | $57,930 | $54,450 | $60,630 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Job outlook for terrazzo workers and finishers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 100. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for terrazzo workers and finishers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Carpet, Floor, and Tile Worker CIP 46.0413
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
- Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
- Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
- Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
- Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
- Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, or floats.
- Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
- Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
Technology skills
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Transferable skills for career changers: Coordination, Quality Control Analysis, Judgment and Decision Making, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Time Management.
Common job titles: Grinder, Installer, Terrazzo Finisher, Terrazzo Grinder, Terrazzo Installer, Terrazzo Journeyman, Terrazzo Laborer, Terrazzo Mechanic, Terrazzo Tile Setter, Terrazzo Worker.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do terrazzo workers and finishers make?
The national median annual wage for terrazzo workers and finishers was $76,170 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $46,090 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $126,130. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do terrazzo workers and finishers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and apprenticeship on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is terrazzo workers and finishers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of terrazzo workers and finishers to change -13.0% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 100 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay terrazzo workers and finishers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were New York ($123,820), Illinois ($107,190), Michigan ($72,450). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.