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Floor care specialist salary

Average floor care specialist salary

$16.43

$34,166 yearly

Entry-level floor care specialist salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Floor Care Specialist Salary

The average salary for a Floor Care Specialist in the United States is $34,166 per year, or approximately $16 per hour. This figure reflects data collected from various sources, ensuring a reliable estimate for those considering a career in this field.

Factors Influencing Salary

Salaries for floor care specialists can differ based on several factors:

  • Experience Level: Entry-level positions may start lower, while those with significant experience can earn more.
  • Location: Certain states offer higher average salaries due to cost of living and demand.
  • Employer Type: Working for larger companies or specialized cleaning services may yield better pay.

State Salary Comparisons

For instance, states like California and New York often have higher salaries for floor care specialists compared to other regions. Understanding these dynamics can help job seekers target their applications effectively.

Job Growth Potential

As industries focus on maintaining clean environments, the demand for floor care specialists is expected to grow. Those interested can explore various roles, including opportunities in healthcare facilities, schools, and corporate offices.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb$55,583
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Floor care specialist salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level floor care specialist$26,800$12.88
Mid-level floor care specialist$35,000$16.82
Senior-level floor care specialist$44,200$21.24

Floor care specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a floor care specialist typically falls between $33,353 and $60,795.
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$34,166yearly
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$42,834yearly
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Average floor care specialist salary by state

The average floor care specialist salary in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Minnesota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average floor care specialist salary states are Texas, Alabama, and New Mexico.

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Highest paying states for floor care specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Minnesota$42,616$20.49
2Wisconsin$39,230$18.86
3Iowa$35,963$17.29
4South Dakota$38,457$18.49
5Michigan$35,506$17.07
6Maine$36,424$17.51
7Connecticut$45,043$21.66
8Tennessee$35,378$17.01
9Massachusetts$42,564$20.46
10New Hampshire$38,225$18.38
11Vermont$37,998$18.27
12Rhode Island$40,548$19.49
13Alaska$39,575$19.03
14Arizona$35,695$17.16
15North Dakota$35,014$16.83
16New Jersey$43,089$20.72
17Oregon$38,648$18.58
18California$41,367$19.89
19Washington$39,281$18.89
20Wyoming$34,050$16.37
21Illinois$35,552$17.09
22Ohio$34,438$16.56
23Delaware$35,845$17.23
24Maryland$39,521$19.00
25District of Columbia$42,422$20.40
26Kansas$35,287$16.96
27Montana$32,822$15.78
28Georgia$34,537$16.60
29Pennsylvania$36,224$17.42
30Nevada$33,532$16.12
31Hawaii$37,706$18.13
32Missouri$33,209$15.97
33New York$39,279$18.88
34North Carolina$31,858$15.32
35West Virginia$30,657$14.74
36Kentucky$32,146$15.45
37Nebraska$33,668$16.19
38Indiana$34,281$16.48
39Colorado$33,570$16.14
40Oklahoma$31,529$15.16
41Virginia$32,118$15.44
42Louisiana$27,433$13.19
43Mississippi$25,233$12.13
44Alabama$27,754$13.34
45Utah$30,093$14.47
46Idaho$29,421$14.14
47Arkansas$29,661$14.26
48Florida$29,692$14.28
49New Mexico$27,606$13.27
50South Carolina$25,031$12.03
51Texas$28,684$13.79

Highest paying cities for floor care specialists

The highest-paying cities for floor care specialists are Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, and Providence, RI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$42,470$20.42
2San Francisco, CA$42,147$20.26
3Providence, RI$40,532$19.49
4Appleton, WI$39,994$19.23
5Portland, OR$38,510$18.51
6Manchester, NH$38,272$18.40
7Rochester, NY$37,959$18.25
8West Des Moines, IA$35,807$17.21
9Phoenix, AZ$35,761$17.19
10Elk Grove Village, IL$35,736$17.18
11Nashville, TN$35,485$17.06
12Allen Park, MI$35,428$17.03
13Fort Wayne, IN$34,972$16.81
14Atlanta, GA$34,749$16.71
15Omaha, NE$33,760$16.23
16Las Vegas, NV$33,482$16.10
17Arlington, VA$33,331$16.02
18Bowling Green, KY$31,803$15.29
19Charlotte, NC$31,498$15.14
20Provo, UT$30,082$14.46

Floor care specialist salary details

A floor care specialist's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average floor care specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a floor care specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$49,000$4,083$24
75th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
Average$34,166$2,847$16
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11

Highest paying floor care specialist jobs

The highest paying types of floor care specialists are specialist, youth care specialist, and carpet technician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Janitor$27,954$2,329$13.4457,146
Cleaner$28,075$2,340$13.5074,355
Day Porter$28,820$2,402$13.8684,003
Custodian$30,176$2,515$14.5147,364
Sanitation Worker$33,159$2,763$15.9427,943
Porter$29,861$2,488$14.3687,777

Which companies pay floor care specialists the most?

Floor care specialist salaries at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Ohio's Hospice are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average floor care specialist salary at companies like Georgetown University and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Bristol-Myers Squibb$55,583$26.72
2Ohio's Hospice$46,900$22.55
3Georgetown University$45,469$21.86
4Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine$42,119$20.25
5The University of Kansas Health System$38,282$18.40
6Mayo Clinic$35,736$17.18
7Celerion$35,002$16.83
8Clean Power$34,994$16.82
9Temco, Inc.$34,978$16.82
10Spencer Building Maintenance$34,948$16.80
11Key Autism Services$34,858$16.76
12Environment Control$34,852$16.76
13Servicon$34,785$16.72
14Red River Sanitors$34,748$16.71
15Kimco Facility Services$34,732$16.70
16Mor Furniture for Less$34,416$16.55
17CSM Companies$34,244$16.46
18Randstad North America, Inc.$34,171$16.43
19CarDon & Associates$33,907$16.30
20H-E-B$33,906$16.30

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Floor Care Specialist salary by industry

The average floor care specialist salary varies across industries:

  • The average floor care specialist salary in the manufacturing industry is $34,345, the highest of any industry.
  • The average floor care specialist salary in the finance industry is $31,537.
  • Floor care specialists in the professional industry earn an average salary of $26,274, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for floor care specialists

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$34,345$16.51
2Health Care$31,537$15.16
3Retail$30,589$14.71
4Hospitality$29,160$14.02
5Professional$26,274$12.63

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Floor care specialist salary trends

The average floor care specialist salary has risen by $7,884 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average floor care specialist earned $26,282 annually, but today, they earn $34,166 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for floor care specialists over the last decade.

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Average floor care specialist salary over time

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Floor care specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$34,200$16.43+5.7%
2024$32,200$15.49+4.8%
2023$30,700$14.75+4.3%
2022$29,400$14.12+3.2%
2021$28,400$13.66+3.1%

Recently added floor care specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
State of VirginiaFloor Care SpecialistDanville, VA06/28/2025$36,443
HCA HealthcareFloor SpecialistEnglewood, CO06/20/2025$39,256
Aventure StaffingFloor Care SpecialistAlbert Lea, MN06/20/2025$37,566
Herc Rentals Inc.Floor Care SpecialistBuda, TX06/18/2025$50,000
Aventure StaffingFloor Care SpecialistCherokee, IA06/17/2025$37,566
Herc RentalsFloor Care SpecialistPelham, AL06/09/2025$40,000
Herc RentalsFloor Care SpecialistAshland, VA06/09/2025$40,000
Homes for The Homeless, Inc.Floor SpecialistNew York, NY06/07/2025$39,140
Georgetown UniversityCarpet and Floor Care SpecialistWashington, DC05/28/2025$37,503
University of ArkansasFloor Care Specialist (Three Open Positions)Fayetteville, NC05/27/2025$35,640

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