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How much does an upholsterer make in Elkhart?

$45,590a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,799 a month.

Hourly
$21.92
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
30 of 66
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $45,590Highest 10%: $58,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,880$16.77
25th$38,210$18.37
Median$45,590$21.92
75th$49,570$23.83
90th$58,270$28.01

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Louisville, KY$45,090
Chicago, IL$43,380
Indianapolis, IN$42,240
Cincinnati, OH$40,000
Upholsterer salary in Indiana Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,790
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$59,040
Welder$50,950
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,960
Machinist$49,910
Painting$49,610
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$48,480
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Elkhart?

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $21.92 ($45,590 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Elkhart than the national average?

No: $45,590 against $46,340 nationally, 2% less.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $45,080, so Elkhart pays 1% more.

Where does Elkhart rank for upholsterer pay?

30 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Elkhart?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,270 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.