Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

SOC code 47-2053 · O*NET-SOC 47-2053.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$76,170

a year

Hourly

$36.62

per hour

10th$46,090Median$76,17090th$126,130

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$84,920

$40.83 per hour

Middle 50%

$54,830 – $114,780

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$46,090 – $126,130

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

1,180

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

10th percentile: $46,090; $22.16/hr
25th percentile: $54,830; $26.36/hr
Median percentile: $76,170; $36.62/hr
75th percentile: $114,780; $55.18/hr
90th percentile: $126,130; $60.64/hr

What do terrazzo workers and finishers do?

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

The tasks that matter most day to day

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.
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.
Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
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.
Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.

How to qualify for this work

Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 70% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.

Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed

Education: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Experience: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Training: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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Education reported by people doing this job

High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)70%
Less than a High School Diploma14%
Post-Secondary Certificate10%
Some College Courses6%

Common questions

How much does a terrazzo workers and finishers earn?

The national median is $76,170 a year. The full range runs from $46,090 at the 10th percentile to $126,130 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become a terrazzo workers and finishers without a degree?

Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Speaking2.9/5
Monitoring2.8/5
Critical Thinking2.6/5

Knowledge areas

Building and Construction4.0/5
Design3.6/5
Mathematics3.4/5
English Language3.3/5
Administration and Management3.2/5
Customer and Personal Service3.2/5
Chemistry3.1/5
Mechanical3.1/5

Transferable strengths: Coordination, Quality Control Analysis, Judgment and Decision Making, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Time Management.