Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles is $29.50 an hour ($61,360 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($56,460). New York ranks 5th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.65 | $47,110 |
| 25% of workers | $25.00 | $52,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| 75% of workers | $35.50 | $73,840 |
| 90% of workers | $52.31 | $108,800 |
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $61,360 | 1,180 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $57,720 | 60 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $47,540 | 40 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,200 openings a year (BLS)
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