🔧 Skilled Trades ↑ 6% growth · Faster than average

Terrazzo Worker / Floor Installer

Terrazzo workers install decorative flooring made from marble, granite, quartz, and glass chips set in cement or epoxy — found in airports, schools, hospitals, and luxury buildings. It's a specialized craft that commands premium wages and offers steady work on high-end commercial and institutional projects.

$52,470 Median Salary

10K US Jobs

4 years Training

$0 (earn while you learn) Typical Cost

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💰 Salary & Earning Potential

Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Figures represent national averages — local wages vary by state, city, and employer.

Entry Level

$35,000

Median

$52,470

Experienced

$76,000

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📈 Job Outlook

Projected Growth (10yr)

Faster than average

10K

Total US Jobs

Active positions nationwide

NTMA Apprenticeship

Required Credential

NTMA Apprenticeship (4 years)

🎓 Training & Education

Typical Program

Union Apprenticeship

Program Length

4 years

Typical Tuition

$0 (earn while you learn)

Work Setting

Airports, schools, hospitals, government buildings, luxury commercial spaces

🏆 Credential Required: NTMA Apprenticeship (4 years)

☀️ Day in the Life

A typical day as a Terrazzo Worker / Floor Installer involves working closely with clients and colleagues in a Airports environment. You'll apply your training daily while building expertise and advancing your career.

⚖️ Pros & Cons

Advantages

✅ Strong job security
✅ Rewarding work
✅ Clear career progression
✅ Growing demand

Challenges

⚠️ Can be physically demanding
⚠️ May require ongoing certification
⚠️ Entry-level wages vary by region