Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Salary
Construction and Extraction Occupations · 1.2K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$76,170
Median hourly
$37
Average annual
$84,920
Typical range
$46,090–$126,130
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is $76,170 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $37 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces..
Most earn between $46,090 and $126,130 a year. There are roughly 1.2K people employed as terrazzo workers and finishers in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers.
- Hourly
- $36.62
- Daily
- $293
- Weekly
- $1,465
- Bi-weekly
- $2,930
- Monthly
- $6,348
- Annual
- $76,170
$76,170 a year is around the 50th percentile for Terrazzo Workers and Finisherss. The median is $76,170.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1New York$123,820
- 2Illinois$107,190
- 3Michigan$72,450
- 4Wisconsin$57,930
- 5New Jersey$57,550
- 6Florida$49,500
- 7California$41,430
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$126,130
Related job titles
Employers advertise Terrazzo Workers and Finishers roles under these titles.
Related occupations
- Tile and Stone Setters$55,690
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$47,550
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$56,460
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$57,020
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$62,120
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46,170
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$50,440
- Stonemasons$57,390
What a Terrazzo Workers and Finishers does
- 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.
- Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
- Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
- Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
- Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
- 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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Terrazzo Workers and Finishers make?
- The median annual wage for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is $76,170 ($37 per hour). Pay ranges from about $46,090 at the 10th percentile to $126,130 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Terrazzo Workers and Finishers?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $84,920, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Terrazzo Workers and Finisherss the most?
- New York has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $123,820.
- Is Terrazzo Workers and Finishers a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 1.2K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Terrazzo Workers and Finishers do?
- 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.; Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.; Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder..