What are the main factors that influence a Floor Hand's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Floor Hand's salary?

A Floor Hand's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,340 for beginners, reaching about $69,231 at mid-level, and approach $70,138 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Floor Hand?

Floor Hand salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Floor Hand roles are District of Columbia $72,900, California $72,600, Massachusetts $71,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Floor Hand roles make?

Salaries for Floor Hand level roles vary by specialization: Floor Assembler IV: $58,600; Leading Hand: $52,472; Floor Assembler III: $49,890; Floor Assembler II: $44,800; Hand Compositor/Typesetters: $43,991.

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Floor Hand Salary in Delaware

How much does a Floor Hand make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Floor Hand in Delaware is $66,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Floor Hand's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,410
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,900 to $74,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,799

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Floor Hand Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,400	$6,200	$1,431	$36
Average	$66,700	$5,558	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$58,900	$4,908	$1,133	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Floor Hand Salaries

A Floor Hand's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Floor Hand Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Floor Hand's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,340
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,737
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,231
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,571
Expert (over 8 years): $70,138

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Floor Hand	$65,340
Intermediate Level Floor Hand	$66,737
Senior Level Floor Hand	$69,231
Specialist Level Floor Hand	$69,571
Expert Level Floor Hand	$70,138

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How Do Floor Hand Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Floor Hands. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,900.
California: $72,600.
Massachusetts: $71,700.

District of Columbia $72,900 California $72,600 Massachusetts $71,700 Washington $71,400 New Jersey $71,400 Alaska $71,300 Connecticut $70,400 New York $70,000

Hawaii $68,800 Rhode Island $68,300 Maryland $67,900 Minnesota $67,400 Colorado $67,200 Illinois $67,100 Oregon $66,900 Delaware $66,700

New Hampshire $66,600 Virginia $66,300 Pennsylvania $65,600 Nevada $65,200 North Dakota $65,100 Michigan $64,900 Wisconsin $64,800 Vermont $64,700

Texas $64,300 Arizona $64,200 Maine $64,200 Ohio $64,100 Georgia $63,500 Indiana $63,200 Wyoming $63,200 Utah $63,100

Iowa $63,000 Kansas $62,700 Louisiana $62,600 North Carolina $62,600 Missouri $62,600 Florida $62,300 Montana $62,200 Nebraska $62,100

Kentucky $62,000 South Carolina $61,700 Tennessee $61,600 Idaho $61,500 New Mexico $61,000 Oklahoma $60,900 Alabama $60,500 South Dakota $59,900

Arkansas $59,500 West Virginia $59,300 Mississippi $58,700

Top Paying Cities for Floor Hands

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $66,400
Little Creek: $66,900
Magnolia: $66,800

Lincoln, DE $66,400 Little Creek, DE $66,900 Magnolia, DE $66,800 Milford, DE $66,600 Marydel, DE $66,700 Millsboro, DE $66,100 Millville, DE $66,200 Milton, DE $66,300

Nassau, DE $66,400 Ocean View, DE $66,200 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,300 Seaford, DE $66,400 Selbyville, DE $66,100 Smyrna, DE $66,900 Viola, DE $66,600 Woodside, DE $66,800

Bear, DE $66,700 Newark, DE $66,600 Claymont, DE $66,800 Delaware City, DE $66,700 Hockessin, DE $66,600 Kirkwood, DE $66,700 Middletown, DE $66,700 Montchanin, DE $66,600

New Castle, DE $66,600 Odessa, DE $66,700 Port Penn, DE $66,800 Rockland, DE $66,600 Saint Georges, DE $66,700 Townsend, DE $66,800 Winterthur, DE $66,700 Lewes, DE $66,400

Wilmington, DE $66,600 Dover, DE $66,900 Dover Afb, DE $66,500 Bethany Beach, DE $66,100 Bethel, DE $66,200 Bridgeville, DE $66,400 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,700 Cheswold, DE $66,900

Clayton, DE $66,900 Dagsboro, DE $66,100 Delmar, DE $66,000 Ellendale, DE $66,200 Felton, DE $66,600 Fenwick Island, DE $66,100 Frankford, DE $66,000 Frederica, DE $66,600

Georgetown, DE $66,100 Greenwood, DE $66,400 Harbeson, DE $66,100 Harrington, DE $66,500 Hartly, DE $66,700 Houston, DE $66,400 Kenton, DE $66,900 Laurel, DE $66,000

Yorklyn, DE $66,600

Floor Hand Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Floor Hand salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $77,620. While startup companies pay approximate $65,703.

Floor Hand Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$65,703
Growth Stage	51~500	$69,469
Established	501~5000	$74,980
Enterprise	5000+	$77,620

Floor Hand Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Floor Hand's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$58,900

Average $66,700/year

$74,400

$4,908

Average $5,558/month

$6,200

$1,133

Average $1,283/week

$1,431

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,400	$6,200	$1,431	$36
Average	$66,700	$5,558	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$58,900	$4,908	$1,133	$28

Floor Hand Salary Growth & Career Path

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Derrickhand

Drill Operator II

Drilling Operations Superintendent

Drilling Crew Foreman

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Floor Hand, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Floor Hand Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Drilling Foreman	$133,000	99%
Derrickhand	$75,900	14%
Drill Operator II	$57,100	-14%

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