Furniture Finishers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $41,640 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.02
10th percentile $28,230
90th percentile $48,610
Employed locally 220
National median $42,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,230
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $41,640
    75th
    $46,240
    90th
    $48,610

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Furniture Finishers salary vs area income 52% Median Furniture Finishers salary is 48% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $42,890
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $42,540
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,270

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Furniture Finishers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Furniture Finishers in Houston, TX is $20.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Furniture Finishers salaries?

    The median Furniture Finishers salary in Houston, TX is 2.1% below 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Furniture Finishers (10th percentile) earn around $28,230 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.