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Terrazzo Workers and Finishers in New York

Want to work as a Terrazzo Workers and Finishers in New York? Below are the key facts. Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

What do Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Make in New York?

For terrazzo workers and finishers working in New York, the typical annual salary is $72,570 per year (or about $34.89/hour).Pay can range from $54,070 at the 10th percentile to $115,050 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$54,070	$26.00
25th percentile	$62,190	$29.90
Median (50th)	$72,570	$34.89
75th percentile	$74,310	$35.73
90th percentile	$115,050	$55.31

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in New York compared to the national average — is 2.24, indicating that terrazzo workers and finishers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, terrazzo workers and finishers earn a median of $37,980 per year ($18.26/hour), above the New York median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 345,346 terrazzo workers and finishers nationwide. In New York alone, approximately 200 people work in this role. That matches the typical state median of 200.

Top New York Metros for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

These are the New York metros with the most terrazzo workers and finishers in New York.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	170	$73,730

Top States for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most terrazzo workers and finishers work.

State	Number Employed
California	220
New York	200
Texas	70

Highest-Paying States for Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

These states pay the most for terrazzo workers and finishers.

State	Annual Median Salary
Illinois	$104,510
New York	$72,570
Connecticut	$52,660
Florida	$50,810
Texas	$50,190
California	$40,330

Skills

Key terrazzo workers and finishers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for terrazzo workers and finishers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• 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.
• Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation.
• Fill slight grinding depressions with matching grout material and hand-trowel for a smooth, uniform surface.
• Clean installation site, mixing and storage areas, tools, machines, and equipment, and store materials and equipment.
• Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.

Work Activities

• Performing General Physical Activities
• Getting Information
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Scheduling Work and Activities
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Intuit QuickBooks

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Building Management & Inspection

Related Careers

Related occupations to terrazzo workers and finishers include:

• Brickmasons and Blockmasons
• Stonemasons
• Carpenters
• Carpet Installers
• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
• Floor Sanders and Finishers

Also Known As

Artificial Marble Worker, Build Master, Buildmaster, Coat Agent, Concrete Journeyman, Finisher, Granite-Chip Terrazzo Finisher, Grinder, Installer, Marble-Chip Terrazzo Worker, Onyx-Chip Terrazzo Worker, Roller, Roofing Laborer, Rustic Terrazzo Setter, Template Worker.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 47-2053.00