Mid-Level

Flooring Installer

Career Level
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Work Personality
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Realistichands-on, practical
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Flooring Installers
Professional ServicesHealthcareReal EstateConstruction · 62%Retail · 33%Wholesale & Distribution · 2%
Job markets for Flooring Installers
Employment concentration · ~110 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Construction
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Flooring Installer

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What people in this role value
SupportLower
RelationshipsLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$238K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Financial Services$81K+39%
Energy & Utilities$76K+31%
Technology & Information$76K+31%
Professional Services$74K+27%
Education$64K+9%
Compared to Construction average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Flooring Installers (SOC 47-2041.00, 47-2042.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsConstruction track →
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$33K–$97K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
40K
U.S. Employment
-0.05%
10yr Growth
4K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$59K$57K$54K$52K$50K201920202021202220232024$50K$59K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

MonitoringCoordinationSpeakingActive ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingTime ManagementQuality Control AnalysisSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision Making
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
47-2041.0047-2042.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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