Furniture Finishers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$42,530
↑ 50.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Furniture Finishers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Furniture Finishers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.0% since 2011 ($28,360 → $42,530)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $42,530
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.5%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,530 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $39,790 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $37,960 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $36,580 | +10.9% |
| 2020 | $32,970 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | $32,480 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $31,950 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | $31,300 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $30,550 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | $29,200 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $28,810 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $28,470 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | $28,500 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $28,360 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.