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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$20.14
Entry wage$12.35
10th percentile wage$11.35
50th percentile wage$18.45
90th percentile wage$35.49
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing40%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing40$14.19
Furniture Finishers (51-7021)
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$18.45 $18.54 -$0.08
2018$18.27+1.0%$18.36+1.0%-$0.08
2017$17.75+2.9%$17.84+2.9%-$0.08
2016$17.21+3.1%$17.30+3.1%-$0.08
2015$16.75+2.8%$16.83+2.8%-$0.08
2014$16.35+2.4%$16.43+2.4%-$0.07
2013$15.98+2.3%$16.06+2.3%-$0.07
2012$15.68+1.9%$15.75+1.9%-$0.07
2011$15.42+1.7%$15.49+1.7%-$0.07
2010$15.17+1.6%$15.24+1.6%-$0.07
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.45 $21.14 -$2.69
2018$18.27+1.0%$20.95+.9%-$2.68
2017$17.75+2.9%$20.32+3.1%-$2.56
2016$17.21+3.1%$19.77+2.8%-$2.55
2015$16.75+2.8%$19.32+2.3%-$2.57
2014$16.35+2.4%$18.92+2.1%-$2.56
2013$15.98+2.3%$18.51+2.2%-$2.53
2012$15.68+1.9%$18.14+2.1%-$2.46
2011$15.42+1.7%$17.83+1.7%-$2.41
2010$15.17+1.6%$17.55+1.6%-$2.37
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $21.87 
North Central $21.2240
Northwest $18.45 
Southwest $17.73 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $21.2240
Eastern $21.87 
Northwest $18.45 
South Central $15.11 
Wages in other areas
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