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How much does an upholsterer make in Boston?

$48,380a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,032 a month.

Hourly
$23.26
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
17 of 66
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,380Median: $48,380Highest 10%: $89,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,380$23.26
25th$48,380$23.26
Median$48,380$23.26
75th$67,510$32.46
90th$89,430$43.00

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Providence, RI$63,360
Upholsterer salary in Massachusetts Upholsterer salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Boston?

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.26 ($48,380 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Boston than the national average?

Yes: $48,380 against $46,340 nationally, 4% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $48,380, so Boston pays 0% more.

Where does Boston rank for upholsterer pay?

17 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Boston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,430 or more.

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.