Furniture Finishers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $46,460 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $46,670
Employed locally 30
National median $42,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $38,430
    50th (median)
    $46,460
    75th
    $46,670
    90th
    $46,670

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Furniture Finishers salary vs area income 68% Median Furniture Finishers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Furniture Finishers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,260
    Massachusetts $62,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,000
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $59,830
    Connecticut $57,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $54,080

    Nearby metros — Furniture Finishers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,750
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,680
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,420
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $44,980
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,120
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $43,920

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Furniture Finishers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Furniture Finishers in Albuquerque, NM is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.22 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Furniture Finishers salaries?

    The median Furniture Finishers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 9.2% above the national median of $42,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Furniture Finishers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Furniture Finishers (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,430.