Parquet worker salary

Salary and Work as a Parquet Layer

Working as a parquet layer involves specializing in installing, sanding, and maintaining parquet floors. The work can be physically demanding and technically challenging, but it is also a profession with high demand and good salary opportunities.

Salary for Parquet Layers

The average salary for a parquet layer is 35 000 kronor per month. Men in the profession earn an average of 35 000 kronor, while women earn 34 500 kronor. This means that women earn 99% of what men do in this profession. The average salary has increased from 34 500 kronor to 35 000 kronor since the last measurement, indicating a positive trend in salary development.

What Does a Parquet Layer Do?

As a parquet layer, one works with laying parquet floors and other types of wooden floors. Tasks include measuring and cutting wooden planks, installing them on the floor, sanding the surface to achieve a smooth and fine finish, and treating the floor with varnish or oil for protection. One may also work on repairing and maintaining existing floors.

Job Responsibilities

A parquet layer can expect to perform the following job responsibilities:

• Measuring and cutting wooden planks
• Installing parquet floors
• Sanding and surface finishing
• Repairing and maintaining existing floors

Education and Requirements

To become a parquet layer, a high school education in construction with a focus on floor laying is usually required. There may also be opportunities for adult education or apprenticeship training. Experience in the construction industry is often advantageous.

Benefits

Employers may sometimes offer benefits such as paid training to further develop competence in the profession. Other benefits may include work clothes and tools, and in some cases, a mobile phone and computer.

Job Opportunities

The profession of parquet layer is part of the occupational group "Operators in sawmills, planing mills, and plywood manufacturing, etc." according to the SSYK code (8173, 8174). The Swedish Public Employment Service has not made a specific assessment of job opportunities for this professional group due to limited data. However, it is known that there is a high demand for skilled craftsmen in the construction sector in general.

Things to Consider

If you are interested in working as a parquet layer, it is important to be meticulous and have an eye for detail. The work can be physically demanding, so good physical condition is an advantage. It is also important to be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and adaptability are also important qualities as job tasks can vary depending on the size and complexity of the project.