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Furniture Finishers

Median Salary
39,790
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

64%

Self-employed

36%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of woodworkers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 22,000 openings for woodworkers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$29,660

10%

$39,790

Median

$67,840

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    61%

  • Less than high school

    35%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Furniture Design and Manufacturing

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Production and Processing
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.