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Furniture Finishers Salary in New Jersey

Furniture Finishers in New Jersey make a median of $37,460 a year, or about $18.01 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $85K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Jersey. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$37K
Median annual
$18.01/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$85K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in New Jersey?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,626/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,067/mo
Rent as % of take-home78.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$37,709/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$559/mo

About furniture finishers

U.S. employed: 280
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing Furniture Finishers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $34,430, 25th percentile $35,060, median $37,460, 75th percentile $57,110, 90th percentile $84,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$35KMedian$37K75th$57K90th$85K
Bar chart showing Furniture Finishers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $34,430, 25th percentile $35,060, median $37,460, 75th percentile $57,110, 90th percentile $84,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level furniture finishers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $85K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do furniture finishers make in New Jersey?

The median is $37,460 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,430, and experienced furniture finishers can clear $84,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,626/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 78.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a furniture finishers salary go in New Jersey?

New Jersey has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median furniture finishers salary is worth about $37,709 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do furniture finishers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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