Furniture Finishers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $44,650 +5% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $58,190
Employed locally 70
National median $42,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $37,310
    50th (median)
    $44,650
    75th
    $47,240
    90th
    $58,190

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Furniture Finishers salary vs area income 60% Median Furniture Finishers salary is 40% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,480
    Reading, PA $49,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,680
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $46,600
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,990

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,220
    Machinists $50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Furniture Finishers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Furniture Finishers in Pittsburgh, PA is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Furniture Finishers salaries?

    The median Furniture Finishers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Furniture Finishers (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,310.