Median Salary
$44,540
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$21.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$61,020
entry level starts ~$32,160
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 14,000 employed
How much does a Furniture Finisher make?
Furniture Finishers in the United States bring home a median salary of $44,540 a year, or around $21.41 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $32,160, while the top 10% earn $61,020.
That is $16,850 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Furniture Finisher salary range by percentile
Half of all Furniture Finishers earn between $37,670 and $49,730 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,160 | $15.46 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,670 | $18.11 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $44,540 | $21.41 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,730 | $23.91 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,020 | $29.34 |
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Highest-paying states for Furniture Finisher
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Connecticut leads the country for Furniture Finisher pay at $59,830 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($56,300) and New Hampshire ($56,050). At the other end, Tennessee posts the lowest median at $32,160 — a gap of $27,670 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Furniture Finisher salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 43 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Connecticut $59,830Massachusetts $56,300New Hampshire $56,050Colorado $50,000California $49,080Minnesota $48,640New York $48,340Illinois $47,600Pennsylvania $47,450Vermont $47,280Nevada $46,980Iowa $46,530Ohio $46,290Missouri $46,220Florida $45,600Maine $45,560Nebraska $45,540Michigan $45,260Utah $45,160Maryland $43,880South Carolina $43,310Indiana $43,220Wisconsin $43,180Washington $42,990Kentucky $42,950Oregon $42,760West Virginia $41,600New Mexico $41,290North Carolina $39,920Arizona $39,660Idaho $39,510Kansas $39,450South Dakota $39,340Arkansas $39,140Louisiana $38,920Georgia $38,880Mississippi $38,430Virginia $38,020New Jersey $37,690Oklahoma $37,190Texas $36,350Alabama $34,950Tennessee $32,160
Workforce and education
About 14,000 people work as Furniture Finishers in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Furniture Finisher make in the United States?
The median Furniture Finisher salary in the United States is $44,540 per year, or about $21.41 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $32,160, while the top 10% of earners make $61,020 or more.
How does Furniture Finisher pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Furniture Finisher median of $44,540 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Furniture Finishers the most?
Connecticut is the highest-paying state for Furniture Finishers, with a median salary of $59,830 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Furniture Finisher?
Becoming a Furniture Finisher typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Furniture Finishers work in the United States?
About 14,000 people were employed as Furniture Finishers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.