Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
SOC Code: 47-2053 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Terrazzo Workers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | $80,392 | $88,629 | $96,886 | $105,123 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $56,243 | $72,342 | $88,421 | $104,520 |
| Rockford, IL | $56,243 | $72,342 | $88,421 | $104,520 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,243 | $72,342 | $88,421 | $104,520 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $56,243 | $72,342 | $88,421 | $104,520 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,243 | $72,342 | $88,421 | $104,520 |
| Springfield, IL | $56,243 | $72,342 | $88,421 | $104,520 |
| Decatur, IL | $56,243 | $72,342 | $88,421 | $104,520 |
| Bloomington, IL | $56,243 | $72,342 | $88,421 | $104,520 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $59,072 | $72,322 | $85,592 | $98,842 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.0 |
| Design | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.2 |
| Chemistry | 3.1 |
| Mechanical | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 69.9% |
| Less than high school | 14.2% |
| Some college | 9.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 6.4% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- 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.
- Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, or straightedges.
- 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.
- Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
- Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation.
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