Furniture Finishers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $47,880 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $67,850
Employed locally 50
National median $42,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $40,860
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $51,660
    90th
    $67,850

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Furniture Finishers salary vs area income 54% Median Furniture Finishers salary is 46% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $48,560
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,750
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,680
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,420
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,070
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $44,980

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Furniture Finishers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Furniture Finishers in Portland, ME is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.64 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Furniture Finishers salaries?

    The median Furniture Finishers salary in Portland, ME is 12.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Furniture Finishers (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,860.