Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for terrazzo workers and finishers in the U.S. is $76,170 ($36.62 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $76,170
- Mean annual wage
- $84,920
- Median hourly wage
- $36.62
- Employment
- 1,180
1,180 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,090 | $22.16 |
| 25th percentile | $54,830 | $26.36 |
| Median (50th) | $76,170 | $36.62 |
| 75th percentile | $114,780 | $55.18 |
| 90th percentile | $126,130 | $60.64 |
Highest-paying states for terrazzo workers and finishers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $123,820 | — |
| Illinois | $107,190 | — |
| Michigan | $72,450 | — |
| Wisconsin | $57,930 | — |
| New Jersey | $57,550 | 100 |
| Florida | $49,500 | — |
| California | $41,430 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- California: $41,430 median annual wage
- Florida: $49,500 median annual wage
- New Jersey: $57,550 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $57,930 median annual wage
- Michigan: $72,450 median annual wage
About this occupation
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.
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.
- Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
- Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
- Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
- Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth with a trowel.
- Repair concrete by cutting out damaged areas, drilling holes for reinforcing rods, and positioning reinforcing rods, using power saw and drill.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 35.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 41.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.7% |
| Associate's degree | 3.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.1% |
| Master's degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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