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Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Salary in NJ

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers in NJ have a median annual salary of $57,550, with 100 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $48,020 at the 10th percentile to $73,710 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$57,550

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$27.67

Employment

100

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$48,020
10th
$48,740
25th
$57,550
Median
$71,880
75th
$73,710
90th

Local compared with national

NJ

$57,550

Median annual · 2025

United States

$76,170

Median annual · 2025

The NJ median is 24.4% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $18,620).

Top skills

  1. 1.CoordinationImportance 3.0
  2. 2.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.0
  3. 3.SpeakingImportance 2.9
  4. 4.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 2.9
  5. 5.MonitoringImportance 2.8
  6. 6.Operations MonitoringImportance 2.8
  7. 7.Operation and ControlImportance 2.8
  8. 8.Time ManagementImportance 2.8
  9. 9.Critical ThinkingImportance 2.6
  10. 10.Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.6
  11. 11.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 2.6
  12. 12.Active ListeningImportance 2.5

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
None
Job zone
2

Technology used

  • Construction Management Software ProEst
  • CPR International GeneralCOST Estimator
  • CPR Visual Estimator
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Windows
  • On Center Quick Bid
  • Sapro Systems Paymee

Common tasks

  • 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.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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