How much does a furniture finisher make in Chicago?
$49,660a year
Median yearly pay for furniture finishers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.88
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,350Median: $49,660Highest 10%: $55,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| 25th | $45,490 | $21.87 | |
| Median | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 75th | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| 90th | $55,140 | $26.51 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for furniture finishers.
| St. Louis, MO | $48,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a furniture finisher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.88 ($49,660 a year).
Do furniture finishers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $49,660 against $44,540 nationally, 11% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $47,600, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for furniture finisher pay?
10 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a furniture finisher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,140 or more.
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.