Furniture Finishers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $46,810 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $32,070
90th percentile $57,280
Employed locally 60
National median $42,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,070
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $46,810
    75th
    $52,860
    90th
    $57,280

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $45,870
    Ohio $45,350
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $40,900

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Furniture Finishers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Furniture Finishers in Cleveland, OH is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Furniture Finishers salaries?

    The median Furniture Finishers salary in Cleveland, OH is 10.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Furniture Finishers (10th percentile) earn around $32,070 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.