What is the median floor installer salary in New York?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), floor installers in New York earned a median annual wage of approximately $61,360.

What is the salary range for floor installers in New York?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the 10th-percentile annual wage for floor installers in New York at approximately $47,110 and the 90th-percentile wage at approximately $108,800.

How does the New York floor installer salary compare to the national average?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the median annual wage for floor installers in New York at approximately $61,360, which is about $7,020 above the national median of $54,340.

Floor Installer Salary in New York (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

New York floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles earn a median annual wage of $61,360 (median $29.50/hr) per BLS OEWS (May 2025). The 10th percentile earns $47,110 while the top 10% earn over $108,800. Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles employment in New York totals 880 workers statewide (May 2025).

Key Takeaways

Median pay: $61,360 per year ($29.50/hr)
25th percentile: $52,000 per year
75th percentile: $73,840 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $108,800 per year ($52.31/hr)
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $47,110 per year ($22.65/hr)
New York employment: 880 workers
vs. national median: 8.7% above the U.S. median of $56,460
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.60 - floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles are less concentrated in New York than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, floor installer wages in New York vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Flooring-Installer Salary in New York

Median Salary $61,169 $29.41/hr

Average Salary $66,909 $32.17/hr

State National Diff

Median Wage $61,169 $55,641 +9.9%

Mean Wage $66,909 $60,496 +10.6%

Salary Range

$47,110 10th pctl

$61,169 Median

$108,800 90th pctl

10th Percentile $47,110 $22.65/hr

25th Percentile $52,000 $25.00/hr

75th Percentile $73,840 $35.50/hr

90th Percentile $108,800 $52.31/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed1,120

Jobs per 1,0000.1

Floor Installer Wages by Metro Area in New York

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Wages by Metro Area in New York

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles wages in New York vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
New York-Newark-Jersey City	1,180	$61,360	$75,480	$49,070	$126,710
Albany-Schenectady-Troy	60	$57,720	$58,190	$46,810	$67,530
Buffalo-Cheektowaga	40	$47,540	$52,360	$39,700	$82,280

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how floor installer salaries are distributed across New York. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of floor installers earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for New York. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)