Layer vs floor layer

The differences between layers and floor layers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a layer has an average salary of $47,070, which is higher than the $39,772 average annual salary of a floor layer.

The top three skills for a layer include shingles, assembly line and reference points. The most important skills for a floor layer are VCT, tape measure, and hardwood.

Layer vs floor layer overview

	Layer	Floor Layer
Yearly salary	$47,070	$39,772
Hourly rate	$22.63	$19.12
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	371	16,463
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 60%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Layer vs floor layer salary

Layers and floor layers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Layer	Floor Layer
Average salary	$47,070	$39,772
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $67,000	Between $25,000 And $62,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	Lindsay	University of Washington
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between layer and floor layer education

There are a few differences between a layer and a floor layer in terms of educational background:

	Layer	Floor Layer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 60%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Layer vs floor layer demographics

Here are the differences between layers' and floor layers' demographics:

	Layer	Floor Layer
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 86.4% Female, 13.6%	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 28.0% Asian, 1.3% White, 58.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 1.3% White, 64.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between layer and floor layer duties and responsibilities

Layer example responsibilities.

Install glue down LVT and LVP.
Clean all construction areas to avoid hazards.
Complete indoor and outdoor, residential and commercial construction projects.
Do demo work to get ready for tile to be place.
Work as pipe layer, laying water and sewer lines.make water and sewer taps for sewer lines.
Remodel and refurbish homes and commercial buildings, install windows, sheetrock, sinks, bathrooms, kitchens.

Floor layer example responsibilities.

Install pad, VCT, carpet tile, and cove base.
Utilize interlocking installations for hardwood floors.
Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.

Layer vs floor layer skills

Common layer skills

Shingles, 16%
Assembly Line, 15%
Reference Points, 12%
Retaining Walls, 10%
Building Materials, 9%
Water Lines, 9%

Common floor layer skills

VCT, 45%
Tape Measure, 29%
Hardwood, 27%

Updated January 8, 2025

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