How much does a furniture finisher make in California?
$49,080a year
Median yearly pay for furniture finishers in California. That is $23.60 an hour or $4,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.60
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,490Median: $49,080Highest 10%: $70,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $43,130 | $20.74 | |
| Median | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| 75th | $59,140 | $28.43 | |
| 90th | $70,280 | $33.79 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $58,340 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,660 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for furniture finishers.
| 2. Massachusetts | $56,300 |
| 3. New Hampshire | $56,050 |
| 4. Colorado | $50,000 |
| 5. California | $49,080 |
| 6. Minnesota | $48,640 |
| 7. New York | $48,340 |
| 8. Illinois | $47,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a furniture finisher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.60 ($49,080 a year).
Do furniture finishers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $49,080 against $44,540 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for furniture finisher pay?
California ranks 5 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays furniture finishers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $58,340 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.