Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
SOC Code: 47-2042 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $51,501 | $71,802 | $92,082 | $112,382 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $53,269 | $72,675 | $92,082 | $111,488 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $53,269 | $72,675 | $92,082 | $111,488 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,390 | $72,654 | $89,898 | $107,162 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $59,509 | $74,734 | $89,939 | $105,165 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $52,541 | $68,765 | $84,989 | $101,213 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $52,104 | $67,912 | $83,741 | $99,549 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $50,752 | $66,144 | $81,557 | $96,949 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $69,950 | $78,374 | $86,819 | $95,243 |
| Mankato, MN | $67,912 | $77,002 | $86,070 | $95,160 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Active Learning | 2.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Mathematics | 3.8 |
| Mechanical | 3.4 |
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
| Design | 3.1 |
| English Language | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 89.5% |
| Less than high school | 5.7% |
| Some college | 4.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections that may show through the covering.
- Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions.
- Inspect surface to be covered to ensure that it is firm and dry.
- Trim excess covering materials, tack edges, and join sections of covering material to form tight joint.
- Form a smooth foundation by stapling plywood or Masonite over the floor or by brushing waterproof compound onto surface and filling cracks with plaster, putty, or grout to seal pores.
- Measure and mark guidelines on surfaces or foundations, using chalk lines and dividers.
- Cut covering and foundation materials, according to blueprints and sketches.
- Roll and press sheet wall and floor covering into cement base to smooth and finish surface, using hand roller.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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