Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

O*NET 47-2042.00 · SOC 47-2042

Projected Growth
+4%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$56k
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Education Level
Zone 2
Some preparation needed (high school or short training)

Education & How to Get In

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Job Zone 2
Some preparation needed (high school or short training)

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles roles typically require a high school diploma or equivalent, with most training happening on the job. This makes it one of the more accessible career paths — you can often start working while earning certifications or completing short-term training programs.

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Work Environment

Primary Setting

Hands-on — labs, workshops, or field sites

Work Style

Mixed — alternates between solo focused work and collaboration

Personality Fit (RIASEC)

Realistic (Doers)7.0
Conventional (Organizers)3.7
Artistic (Creators)1.8
Social (Helpers)1.6
Investigative (Thinkers)1.4
Enterprising (Persuaders)1.0

Who Thrives as Floor Layer?

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