Salaripedia
English

How much does an upholsterer make in Durham?

$51,060a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $24.55 an hour or $4,255 a month.

Hourly
$24.55
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
9 of 66
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,670Median: $51,060Highest 10%: $62,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,670$20.03
25th$48,580$23.36
Median$51,060$24.55
75th$62,440$30.02
90th$62,440$30.02

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Hickory, NC$59,700
Greensboro, NC$49,040
Raleigh, NC$45,290
Virginia Beach, VA$44,450
Winston-Salem, NC$38,270
Upholsterer salary in North Carolina Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,080
Separating$55,920
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Print Binding and Finishing Worker$49,110
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Durham?

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $24.55 ($51,060 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Durham than the national average?

Yes: $51,060 against $46,340 nationally, 10% more.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,600, so Durham pays 1% more.

Where does Durham rank for upholsterer pay?

9 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Durham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,440 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.