Furniture Finishers
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 130 | $29,830 | $14.34 | |
| Arizona | 410 | $36,410 | $17.51 | |
| Arkansas | 70 | $30,480 | $14.65 | |
| California | 1,430 | $41,840 | $20.12 | |
| Colorado | 160 | $41,940 | $20.16 | |
| Connecticut | 70 | $42,500 | $20.43 | |
| Florida | 1,060 | $41,140 | $19.78 | |
| Georgia | 440 | $32,960 | $15.85 | |
| Idaho | 80 | $41,310 | $19.86 | |
| Illinois | 380 | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| Indiana | 1,450 | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| Iowa | 130 | $41,720 | $20.06 | |
| Kansas | 740 | $32,600 | $15.67 | |
| Kentucky | 300 | $31,210 | $15.01 | |
| Louisiana | 40 | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Maine | 120 | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| Maryland | 130 | $43,700 | $21.01 | |
| Massachusetts | 150 | $51,460 | $24.74 | |
| Michigan | 290 | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| Minnesota | 180 | $41,610 | $20.00 | |
| Mississippi | 70 | $33,840 | $16.27 | |
| Missouri | 110 | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| Montana | 30 | $33,850 | $16.28 | |
| Nebraska | 30 | $38,930 | $18.71 | |
| Nevada | 60 | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| New Jersey | 240 | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| New York | 770 | $41,240 | $19.83 | |
| North Carolina | 920 | $34,720 | $16.69 | |
| North Dakota | 30 | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| Ohio | 610 | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| Oklahoma | 80 | $37,370 | $17.96 | |
| Oregon | 190 | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,210 | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| Rhode Island | 50 | $38,780 | $18.65 | |
| South Dakota | 120 | $29,380 | $14.12 | |
| Tennessee | 670 | $30,150 | $14.50 | |
| Texas | 1,510 | $34,080 | $16.38 | |
| Utah | 180 | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| Vermont | 110 | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| Virginia | 380 | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| Washington | 530 | $41,800 | $20.09 | |
| West Virginia | $33,690 | $16.20 | ||
| Wisconsin | 440 | $37,710 | $18.13 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare and execute furniture design projects, assemble and finish furniture articles or subassemblies, repair furniture, and use a variety of hand and power tools.
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA
Bachelor's Degree
North Bennet Street School
Boston, MA
Certificate
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor's Degree
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
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$37,310 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as furniture finishers.
- Less than high school 29%
- High school graduate 36%
- College dropout 22%
- Associate’s degree 6%
- Bachelor’s degree 4%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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