How much does an upholsterer make in Detroit?

$46,370a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $22.29 an hour or $3,864 a month.

Hourly: $22.29
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 26 of 66
Jobs in the area: 80

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $38,680Median: $46,370Highest 10%: $53,920

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$38,680	$18.60
25th	$43,290	$20.81
Median	$46,370	$22.29
75th	$47,140	$22.66
90th	$53,920	$25.92

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Monroe, MI	$45,440
Grand Rapids, MI	$44,560

Upholsterer salary in Michigan Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$124,100
Gas Plant Operator	$108,700
Power Plant Operator	$108,100
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$87,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator	$86,860
Model Maker	$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,490
Tool and Die Maker	$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$65,870
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$64,820

Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $22.29 ($46,370 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $46,370 against $46,340 nationally, 0% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $44,890, so Detroit pays 3% more.

Where does Detroit rank for upholsterer pay?

26 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,920 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.