Furniture Finisher Salary
Furniture Finishers earn a median $44,540 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$44,540
$21.41 per hour
Range
$32,160 – $61,020
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
14,480
across the U.S.
▲4.7%
Pay trend: The median for furniture finishers in the U.S. rose from $42,530 (May 2024) to $44,540 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.3%.
What furniture finishers do
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -3.5% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 1,500
- Self-employed
- 10%
Employment of furniture finishers is projected to shrink 3.5% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Furniture Finisher take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$37,968
per year · effective tax rate 14.8%
$3,164Monthly
$1,582Twice a month
$1,460Every 2 weeks
$18.25Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,165
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,761
- Medicare (1.45%)$646
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,968
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,160 | $15.46 | $28,021 |
| 25th percentile | $37,670 | $18.11 | $32,448 |
| Median (50th) | $44,540 | $21.41 | $37,968 |
| 75th percentile | $49,730 | $23.91 | $42,138 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,020 | $29.34 | $51,210 |
Furniture Finisher salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $59,830 | +4.0% | $48,486 | $37,830 – $72,880 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $56,300 | −10.0% | $44,822 | $43,700 – $75,550 | 340 |
| New Hampshire | $56,050 | — | $47,216 | $37,410 – $64,480 | 30 |
| Colorado | $50,000 | +3.3% | $40,863 | $38,110 – $68,640 | 170 |
| California | $49,080 | +6.6% | $39,983 | $37,490 – $70,280 | 1,010 |
| Minnesota | $48,640 | +0.6% | $39,478 | $39,520 – $61,610 | 340 |
| New York | $48,340 | +8.0% | $39,008 | $37,430 – $63,700 | 1,000 |
| Illinois | $47,600 | +5.9% | $38,215 | $37,200 – $53,390 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,450 | +12.7% | $38,849 | $35,930 – $63,680 | 790 |
| Vermont | $47,280 | +22.7% | $39,019 | $40,460 – $55,840 | 30 |
| Nevada | $46,980 | +25.3% | $39,928 | $36,480 – $60,150 | 190 |
| Iowa | $46,530 | +2.3% | $38,451 | $41,740 – $55,480 | 70 |
| Ohio | $46,290 | +2.1% | $38,883 | $35,210 – $56,080 | 190 |
| Missouri | $46,220 | +5.8% | $38,083 | $35,010 – $55,540 | 410 |
| Florida | $45,600 | −0.4% | $38,820 | $36,180 – $59,420 | 1,470 |
| Maine | $45,560 | −3.7% | $36,894 | $40,590 – $48,890 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $45,540 | −8.7% | $37,579 | $43,670 – $63,360 | 80 |
| Michigan | $45,260 | −1.1% | $36,874 | $35,520 – $56,110 | 570 |
| Utah | $45,160 | −2.6% | $37,400 | $37,210 – $59,630 | 250 |
| Maryland | $43,880 | −4.2% | $35,717 | $31,200 – $63,250 | 60 |
| South Carolina | $43,310 | +6.5% | $35,538 | $32,020 – $54,660 | 120 |
| Indiana | $43,220 | −6.7% | $35,662 | $37,220 – $62,820 | 1,280 |
| Wisconsin | $43,180 | +7.9% | $35,756 | $36,030 – $53,920 | 260 |
| Washington | $42,990 | −0.8% | $36,722 | $36,420 – $60,650 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $42,950 | +9.8% | $35,305 | $33,770 – $51,790 | 50 |
| Oregon | $42,760 | −2.3% | $33,626 | $34,900 – $54,980 | 190 |
| West Virginia | $41,600 | −6.3% | $34,453 | $37,450 – $48,850 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $41,290 | +3.2% | $34,548 | $37,020 – $48,310 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $39,920 | +2.1% | $33,172 | $31,720 – $55,910 | 950 |
| Arizona | $39,660 | +4.1% | $33,264 | $33,920 – $62,620 | 410 |
| Idaho | $39,510 | −6.8% | $32,941 | $22,290 – $56,810 | 160 |
| Kansas | $39,450 | +3.5% | $32,476 | $39,310 – $49,990 | 200 |
| South Dakota | $39,340 | −3.1% | $33,790 | $31,290 – $50,080 | 110 |
| Arkansas | $39,140 | +3.5% | $32,315 | $37,140 – $47,310 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $38,920 | — | $32,671 | $32,210 – $46,480 | 50 |
| Georgia | $38,880 | +5.5% | $32,025 | $28,950 – $53,640 | 290 |
| Mississippi | $38,430 | +21.8% | $32,253 | $28,660 – $47,730 | 130 |
| Virginia | $38,020 | +3.6% | $31,357 | $30,800 – $51,100 | 230 |
| New Jersey | $37,690 | +0.6% | $31,862 | $34,870 – $84,450 | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $37,190 | +14.2% | $30,934 | $29,120 – $47,520 | 30 |
| Texas | $36,350 | −9.5% | $31,387 | $23,530 – $48,510 | 980 |
| Alabama | $34,950 | +7.8% | $28,780 | $29,380 – $48,890 | 190 |
| Tennessee | $32,160 | +3.2% | $28,021 | $30,520 – $47,970 | 620 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworkers, All Other | $44,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $43,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $42,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter | $46,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $49,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Model Makers, Wood | $56,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.3% |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $44,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $44,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $44,810 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $43,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a furniture finisher make?
The national median salary for furniture finishers is $44,540 a year ($21.41 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,160 and the top 10% earn over $61,020. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays furniture finishers the most?
Connecticut has the highest median pay at $59,830.
How many furniture finishers are there in the U.S.?
About 14,480 people work as furniture finishers nationwide.