Floor Sanders and Finishers
SOC Code: 47-2043 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Floor Sanders and Finishers. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $58,053 | $65,645 | $73,258 | $80,850 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $58,552 | $65,936 | $73,320 | $80,704 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $58,781 | $65,957 | $73,154 | $80,330 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $57,824 | $65,312 | $72,821 | $80,309 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,614 | $65,624 | $72,634 | $79,643 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $57,658 | $64,646 | $71,656 | $78,645 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $57,658 | $64,646 | $71,656 | $78,645 |
| Bellingham, WA | $57,658 | $64,646 | $71,656 | $78,645 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $57,658 | $64,646 | $71,656 | $78,645 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $62,858 | $68,058 | $73,258 | $78,458 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Speaking | 2.8 | |
| Active Learning | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Design | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 46.6% |
| High school diploma | 34.6% |
| Some college | 16.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 2.3% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Buff and vacuum floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to the application of finish.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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