How much does an upholsterer make in California?
$48,580a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in California. That is $23.36 an hour or $4,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.36
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,710Median: $48,580Highest 10%: $62,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $42,240 | $20.31 | |
| Median | $48,580 | $23.36 | |
| 75th | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| 90th | $62,810 | $30.20 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $57,610 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,560 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,730 |
| Sacramento, CA | $48,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for upholsterers.
| 10. Nevada | $49,880 |
| 11. Delaware | $49,860 |
| 12. Minnesota | $48,810 |
| 13. California | $48,580 |
| 14. Oregon | $48,560 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $48,380 |
| 16. New York | $47,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.36 ($48,580 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $48,580 against $46,340 nationally, 5% more.
Where does California rank for upholsterer pay?
California ranks 13 of 42 states.
Which city in California pays upholsterers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $57,610 a year.
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.