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Furniture finisher salary

Average furniture finisher salary

$36,825

$17.7 hourly rate

Entry-level furniture finisher salary
$24,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Furniture Finisher Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Furniture Finisher in the United States is $36,825 per year, translating to about $18 per hour. Factors influencing this salary include geographical location, years of experience, and the specific field of employment.

Where Can You Earn More?

States like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled finishers. Understanding regional market trends can enhance your earning potential significantly.

Salary Estimates Across the Web

Online salary estimates provide insights into compensation ranges in different industries. These resources can help job seekers gauge their salary expectations based on current market data. Additionally, experience levels greatly impact earnings; seasoned finishers typically command higher pay.

Conclusion

For those pursuing a career as a furniture finisher, awareness of salary trends and regional differences is crucial. This knowledge not only aids in salary negotiations but also informs career decisions and job opportunities.

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Cardi's Furniture$44,176
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Furniture finisher salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Ziprecruiter and CareerExplorer, the average salary for a furniture finisher typically falls between $36,580 and $52,538.
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$36,825yearly
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$52,538yearly
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$36,626yearly
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$36,580yearly

Average furniture finisher salary by state

The average furniture finisher salary in Hawaii, New York, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average furniture finisher salary states are South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for furniture finishers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Wisconsin$44,422$21.36
2Montana$42,868$20.61
3Wyoming$42,600$20.48
4Washington$45,886$22.06
5South Dakota$42,270$20.32
6Ohio$40,639$19.54
7Maine$41,632$20.02
8Michigan$42,970$20.66
9Idaho$44,165$21.23
10Iowa$38,707$18.61
11Indiana$41,090$19.75
12New York$47,670$22.92
13Pennsylvania$39,424$18.95
14Minnesota$39,164$18.83
15West Virginia$38,515$18.52
16Hawaii$48,688$23.41
17Illinois$38,925$18.71
18Oregon$39,769$19.12
19New Jersey$40,891$19.66
20Arizona$37,981$18.26
21North Dakota$36,678$17.63
22Kentucky$36,084$17.35
23North Carolina$34,914$16.79
24Missouri$36,618$17.60
25Kansas$34,279$16.48
26Virginia$39,174$18.83
27Nebraska$33,845$16.27
28Vermont$35,575$17.10
29Tennessee$33,399$16.06
30Texas$35,527$17.08
31Connecticut$37,538$18.05
32Alaska$38,634$18.57
33Colorado$37,688$18.12
34Rhode Island$36,786$17.69
35Utah$33,616$16.16
36Delaware$37,048$17.81
37Oklahoma$33,505$16.11
38New Hampshire$35,858$17.24
39Massachusetts$36,280$17.44
40Arkansas$33,126$15.93
41District of Columbia$35,578$17.10
42Maryland$36,118$17.36
43Nevada$33,880$16.29
44Georgia$31,660$15.22
45Mississippi$26,912$12.94
46California$33,911$16.30
47Florida$27,286$13.12
48South Carolina$31,710$15.25
49New Mexico$32,624$15.68
50Alabama$28,870$13.88
51Louisiana$27,503$13.22

Highest paying cities for furniture finishers

The highest-paying cities for furniture finishers are New York, NY, Hewlett, NY, and Islandia, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$47,770$22.97
2Hewlett, NY$47,762$22.96
3Islandia, NY$47,612$22.89
4Southampton, NY$47,382$22.78
5Chicago, IL$39,275$18.88
6Swansea, MA$36,729$17.66
7San Carlos, CA$36,422$17.51
8Bristol, VT$35,621$17.13
9High Point, NC$35,394$17.02
10Charlotte, NC$34,439$16.56
11Los Angeles, CA$33,049$15.89
12Jacksonville, FL$27,908$13.42

Furniture finisher salary details

A furniture finisher's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $54,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average furniture finisher salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a furniture finisher's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26
75th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22
Average$36,825$3,069$18
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12

Highest paying furniture finisher jobs

The highest paying types of furniture finishers are antique refinisher, furniture repairer, and stain sprayer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Finisher$32,442$2,704$15.6014,816

Which companies pay furniture finishers the most?

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Cardi's Furniture$44,176$21.24
2Randstad North America, Inc.$34,527$16.60
3Onin Staffing$29,799$14.33

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Furniture finisher salary trends

The average furniture finisher salary has risen by $5,149 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average furniture finisher earned $31,676 annually, but today, they earn $36,825 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for furniture finishers over the last decade.

Compare furniture finisher salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average furniture finisher salary over time

Compare furniture finisher salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Furniture finisher salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$36,800$17.70+1.5%
2024$36,300$17.44+1.6%
2023$35,700$17.16+2.0%
2022$35,000$16.81+2.4%
2021$34,100$16.40+4.4%

Recently added furniture finisher salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Delta Immigration Consulting GroupFurniture FinisherIone, OR10/23/2024$73,150
ProstaffingFurniture Stainer/FinisherHildebran, NC10/23/2024$39,653
The Bradley GroupFurniture Finisher/SprayerHigh Point, NC09/05/2024$33,392
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day SaintsHQF Furniture FinisherSalt Lake City, UT07/22/2024$50,088
Accent Woodworking Inc.EXP. Finisher-Furniture and CabinetsLargo, FL06/30/2024$41,740
The Bradley GroupFurniture Finisher/SprayerHigh Point, NC03/13/2024$33,392

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