How much does a furniture finisher make in Illinois?
$47,600a year
Median yearly pay for furniture finishers in Illinois. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.88
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,200Median: $47,600Highest 10%: $53,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| Median | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| 75th | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| 90th | $53,390 | $25.67 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $49,660 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for furniture finishers.
| 5. California | $49,080 |
| 6. Minnesota | $48,640 |
| 7. New York | $48,340 |
| 8. Illinois | $47,600 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $47,450 |
| 10. Vermont | $47,280 |
| 11. Nevada | $46,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a furniture finisher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.88 ($47,600 a year).
Do furniture finishers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $47,600 against $44,540 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Illinois rank for furniture finisher pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays furniture finishers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $49,660 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.