How to hire a flooring installer

How to hire a flooring installer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step flooring installer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a flooring installer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new flooring installer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a flooring installer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A flooring installer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, flooring installers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of flooring installer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Flooring Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Flooring Installer	Flooring installers and tile and marble setters lay and finish carpet, wood, vinyl, and tile.	$12-28
   Lead Installer	Lead installers are individuals who execute residential construction activities. The installers review the organization's blueprints with its sales, supervise the loading and unloading procedure, and manage the crew during the installation process... Show more	$18-43
   Installer	Installers are assigned to assemble equipment or fixtures in the client's work or home area. They should have extensive knowledge of the product they will install to ensure it works as intended... Show more	$14-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hard Surface
   • Vinyl Tile
   • LVT
   • Hardwood Floors
   • Floor Coverings
   • VCT
   • Sheet Vinyl
   • Carpet Tile
   • Tape Measure
   • Demo
   • Construction Projects
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Tile Floors
   • Floor Prep

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Carpet, vinyl, laminate, VCT, LVT, floor leveling, commercial and residential, deliveries, sales
   • Install ceramic tile, carpet, vinyl, VCT, wood, laminate, acoustical ceiling in commercial and family homes.
   • Complete remodels including framing and Sheetrock.
   • Utilize skills in mathematics and careful attention to detail.
   • Do work for all home depot around the vegas valley.

   More flooring installer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your flooring installer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A flooring installer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, flooring installers' average salary in wyoming is 46% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level flooring installers 56% less than senior-level flooring installers.
   • Certifications. A flooring installer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a flooring installer's salary.

   Average flooring installer salary

   $39,354yearly

   $18.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level flooring installer salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average flooring installer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$47,652	$23
   2	New Jersey	$45,090	$22
   3	Maryland	$44,204	$21
   4	Massachusetts	$43,079	$21
   5	North Dakota	$42,809	$21
   6	Ohio	$42,798	$21
   7	Utah	$40,462	$19
   8	Kentucky	$39,902	$19
   9	Missouri	$39,892	$19
   10	Virginia	$39,600	$19
   11	Colorado	$39,551	$19
   12	Illinois	$39,336	$19
   13	Michigan	$38,292	$18
   14	Kansas	$37,742	$18
   15	Washington	$37,054	$18
   16	Wisconsin	$36,868	$18
   17	Indiana	$34,776	$17
   18	Texas	$28,902	$14
   19	Oregon	$28,564	$14
   20	Minnesota	$27,933	$13

   Average flooring installer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	University of California-Berkeley	$49,900	$23.99
   2	GPAC	$48,924	$23.52
   3	Trillium Staffing	$41,918	$20.15
   4	Shaw Industries	$39,345	$18.92	1
   5	H.J. Martin and Son	$39,283	$18.89
   6	Acousti Engineering Company of Florida	$36,714	$17.65
   7	Primera	$35,485	$17.06
   8	Renovation Systems	$35,277	$16.96
   9	Aerotek	$35,097	$16.87	36
   10	Tradesmen International	$35,017	$16.84	46
   11	Interiors By Design	$34,980	$16.82	2
   12	Interior Specialists	$34,937	$16.80
   13	Empire Today	$34,582	$16.63	19
   14	ManpowerGroup	$33,962	$16.33	3
   15	PeopleReady	$33,518	$16.11	12
   16	Randstad North America, Inc.	$32,950	$15.84
   17	Laurel Lake Retirement Community	$30,440	$14.63

4. Writing a flooring installer job description

   A flooring installer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a flooring installer job description:

   Flooring installer job description example

   The Company

   $2,500.00 Sign on Bonus

   Kick Start your Career and apply to be an Experienced Epoxy Flooring Installer today at Overhead Door Concord!

   Overhead Door Company of Concord is part of the Installed Building Products (IBP) family of companies. Integrity, knowledge, and excellent service - these aren't just words, they represent how Overhead Door Company of Concord does business. With a wide variety of services, we are the preferred supplier of quality doors and epoxy floors for contractors and homeowners. Whatever your needs, Overhead Door Company of Concord has a well-trained and experienced staff who will be able to assist you.

   Why we love it here: benefits that include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, vacation, paid holidays, and plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!

   What You Can Expect

   As an Experienced Epoxy Flooring Installer , your responsibilities will vary but include operating equipment to prepare surfaces for application of flooring materials and epoxy coatings. Lead Installers are responsible for ensuring that the job is completed to the highest level of standards.

   • Install epoxy, urethane, and hard surface flooring systems
   • Ensure strict compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations
   • Proper use of equipment and materials

   To Be Successful

   • Strong attention to detail and a desire for quality work
   • Must have 1-3 years of experience applying and installing epoxy flooring and topcoats using rollers, brushes, etc.
   • Must maintain a valid driver's license
   • Must be in good physical condition to be able to work on your knees and move around.
   • Ability to work independently with little supervision
   • Ability to follow directions, understand work rules and procedures
   • Team oriented individual

   EEO Statement IBP is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right flooring installer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with flooring installers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit flooring installers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your flooring installer job on Zippia to find and recruit flooring installer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit flooring installers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new flooring installer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the flooring installer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new flooring installer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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