Furniture Finishers Salary by State
The national median pay for furniture finishers is $44,540 a year. By state, it ranges from $32,160 in Tennessee to $59,830 in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,160
- 25th percentile
- $37,670
- Median
- $44,540
- 75th percentile
- $49,730
- Top 10%
- $61,020
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 14,480 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $59,830 | +34% | $37,830 | $72,880 | 90 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $56,300 | +26% | $43,700 | $75,550 | 340 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $56,050 | +26% | $37,410 | $64,480 | 30 |
| 4 | Colorado | $50,000 | +12% | $38,110 | $68,640 | 170 |
| 5 | California | $49,080 | +10% | $37,490 | $70,280 | 1,010 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $48,640 | +9% | $39,520 | $61,610 | 340 |
| 7 | New York | $48,340 | +9% | $37,430 | $63,700 | 1,000 |
| 8 | Illinois | $47,600 | +7% | $37,200 | $53,390 | 170 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $47,450 | +7% | $35,930 | $63,680 | 790 |
| 10 | Vermont | $47,280 | +6% | $40,460 | $55,840 | 30 |
| 11 | Nevada | $46,980 | +5% | $36,480 | $60,150 | 190 |
| 12 | Iowa | $46,530 | +4% | $41,740 | $55,480 | 70 |
| 13 | Ohio | $46,290 | +4% | $35,210 | $56,080 | 190 |
| 14 | Missouri | $46,220 | +4% | $35,010 | $55,540 | 410 |
| 15 | Florida | $45,600 | +2% | $36,180 | $59,420 | 1,470 |
| 16 | Maine | $45,560 | +2% | $40,590 | $48,890 | 80 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $45,540 | +2% | $43,670 | $63,360 | 80 |
| 18 | Michigan | $45,260 | +2% | $35,520 | $56,110 | 570 |
| 19 | Utah | $45,160 | +1% | $37,210 | $59,630 | 250 |
| 20 | Maryland | $43,880 | −1% | $31,200 | $63,250 | 60 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $43,310 | −3% | $32,020 | $54,660 | 120 |
| 22 | Indiana | $43,220 | −3% | $37,220 | $62,820 | 1,280 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $43,180 | −3% | $36,030 | $53,920 | 260 |
| 24 | Washington | $42,990 | −3% | $36,420 | $60,650 | 360 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $42,950 | −4% | $33,770 | $51,790 | 50 |
| 26 | Oregon | $42,760 | −4% | $34,900 | $54,980 | 190 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $41,600 | −7% | $37,450 | $48,850 | 100 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $41,290 | −7% | $37,020 | $48,310 | 50 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $39,920 | −10% | $31,720 | $55,910 | 950 |
| 30 | Arizona | $39,660 | −11% | $33,920 | $62,620 | 410 |
| 31 | Idaho | $39,510 | −11% | $22,290 | $56,810 | 160 |
| 32 | Kansas | $39,450 | −11% | $39,310 | $49,990 | 200 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $39,340 | −12% | $31,290 | $50,080 | 110 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $39,140 | −12% | $37,140 | $47,310 | 30 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $38,920 | −13% | $32,210 | $46,480 | 50 |
| 36 | Georgia | $38,880 | −13% | $28,950 | $53,640 | 290 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $38,430 | −14% | $28,660 | $47,730 | 130 |
| 38 | Virginia | $38,020 | −15% | $30,800 | $51,100 | 230 |
| 39 | New Jersey | $37,690 | −15% | $34,870 | $84,450 | 260 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $37,190 | −17% | $29,120 | $47,520 | 30 |
| 41 | Texas | $36,350 | −18% | $23,530 | $48,510 | 980 |
| 42 | Alabama | $34,950 | −22% | $29,380 | $48,890 | 190 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $32,160 | −28% | $30,520 | $47,970 | 620 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Furniture Finishers salary questions
Which state pays furniture finishers the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $59,830 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $44,540). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays furniture finishers the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $32,160 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most furniture finishers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 1,470, with a median of $45,600.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.