SOC 51-7021 · May 2025 · United States
Furniture Finishers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Furniture Finishers across the United States is $44,540 per year, measured over 14,480 jobs. The highest state median is in Connecticut, at $59,830.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Furniture Finishers
Pay for this occupation varies by 86.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Connecticut pays $59,830 and Tennessee pays $32,160.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $59,830 | 90 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $56,300 | 340 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $56,050 | 30 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $50,000 | 170 | |
| 5 | California | $49,080 | 1,010 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $48,640 | 340 | |
| 7 | New York | $48,340 | 1,000 | |
| 8 | Illinois | $47,600 | 170 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $47,450 | 790 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $47,280 | 30 |
States with the most Furniture Finishers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 1,470 | $45,600 | |
| 2 | Indiana | 1,280 | $43,220 | |
| 3 | California | 1,010 | $49,080 | |
| 4 | New York | 1,000 | $48,340 | |
| 5 | Texas | 980 | $36,350 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 950 | $39,920 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 790 | $47,450 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 620 | $32,160 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 570 | $45,260 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 410 | $39,660 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | $61,940 | 120 |
| 2 | Hartford | $59,830 | 40 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $58,340 | 90 |
| 4 | Boston | $56,300 | 160 |
| 5 | Minneapolis | $51,070 | 160 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | $50,760 | 230 |
| 7 | New York | $50,020 | 870 |
| 8 | Sacramento | $49,850 | 50 |
| 9 | Reading | $49,760 | 70 |
| 10 | Chicago | $49,660 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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