How much does an upholsterer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.28
- Average (mean)
- $47,340
- Jobs
- 20,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,690 | $15.24 | |
| 25th | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| 75th | $54,580 | $26.24 | |
| 90th | $63,770 | $30.66 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Rhode Island | $63,360 |
| Hawaii | $57,390 |
| Washington | $55,970 |
| North Dakota | $52,420 |
| Connecticut | $50,870 |
| Georgia | $50,760 |
| North Carolina | $50,600 |
| Maryland | $50,270 |
| Louisiana | $49,920 |
| Nevada | $49,880 |
| Delaware | $49,860 |
| Minnesota | $48,810 |
| California | $48,580 |
| Oregon | $48,560 |
| Massachusetts | $48,380 |
| New York | $47,320 |
| Wisconsin | $47,010 |
| Indiana | $45,080 |
| Mississippi | $44,930 |
| Michigan | $44,890 |
| Utah | $44,590 |
| Arkansas | $43,660 |
| Kansas | $43,260 |
| Texas | $42,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,860 |
| New Jersey | $42,640 |
| Iowa | $42,610 |
| Illinois | $42,450 |
| Colorado | $42,240 |
| Arizona | $41,860 |
| Kentucky | $41,690 |
| Montana | $41,600 |
| Idaho | $39,730 |
| Ohio | $39,420 |
| South Carolina | $38,880 |
| Alabama | $38,270 |
| Oklahoma | $38,020 |
| Tennessee | $38,020 |
| Florida | $37,840 |
| Virginia | $31,950 |
| Missouri | $29,990 |
| Nebraska | $29,960 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $65,140 |
| Providence, RI | $63,360 |
| Madison, WI | $60,800 |
| Hickory, NC | $59,700 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $59,270 |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,610 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,560 |
| Reno, NV | $53,750 |
| Durham, NC | $51,060 |
| Baltimore, MD | $50,590 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,110 |
| Portland, OR | $49,050 |
| Greensboro, NC | $49,040 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,730 |
In other countries
Upholsterer belongs to the international group "Upholsterers and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,890
- Presser$35,060
- Sewing Machine Operator$36,670
- Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer$37,800
- Shoe Machine Operator and Tender$35,650
- Sewer$36,480
- Tailor$41,640
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$38,180
- Textile Cutting Machine Setter$38,760
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$39,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.28 ($46,340 a year).
How much does an upholsterer make a month?
About $3,862 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,340 a year.
How much does an upholsterer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,690 or less a year ($15.24 an hour); the top 10% make $63,770 or more.
Which state pays upholsterers the most?
Rhode Island, with a median of $63,360 a year, followed by Hawaii ($57,390) and Washington ($55,970).
Which city pays upholsterers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $65,140 a year.
How many upholsterers are there in the United States?
About 20,140 people work as upholsterers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.