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Furniture Finishers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Furniture Finishers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.6% vs 2024
$51,670
Mean Salary
$49,080
Median Salary
$23.60
Hourly Rate
1,010 people work as Furniture Finishers in California
Furniture Finishers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Furniture Finishers in California earn a median salary of $49,080 per year ($4,090/month).
This is 12.3% above the national average of $43,686.
California ranks #5 out of 43 states for Furniture Finishers pay.
Approximately 1,010 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 6.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Furniture Finishers
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Speaking
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.26
Mechanical
3.02
Design
2.91
Education and Training
2.82
English Language
2.78
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(61.2% of workers)
Salaries for Furniture Finishers in California range from $37,490 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,130 and $59,140.
Median $49,080
P10: $37,490P25: $43,130P75: $59,140P90: $70,280
10th
$37,490
25th
$43,130
Median
$49,080
75th
$59,140
90th
$70,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,490
$18.02
$3,124
25th Percentile
$43,130
$20.74
$3,594
Median (50th)
$49,080
$23.60
$4,090
75th Percentile
$59,140
$28.43
$4,928
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,280
$33.79
$5,856
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,670 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Furniture Finishers make in California?
The median annual salary for Furniture Finishers in California is $49,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,670.
What is the salary range for a Furniture Finishers in California?
Salaries for Furniture Finishers in California range from $37,490 at the 10th percentile to $70,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,130 and $59,140.
What is the starting salary for a Furniture Finishers in California?
Entry-level Furniture Finishers positions in California typically start around $37,490 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,130 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Furniture Finishers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,010 people are employed as Furniture Finishers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Furniture Finishers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Furniture Finishers in California is approximately $23.60 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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