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How much does an upholsterer make in Hickory?

$59,700a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $28.70 an hour or $4,975 a month.

Hourly
$28.70
Vs. national median
+29%
Rank among cities
4 of 66
Jobs in the area
2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,520Median: $59,700Highest 10%: $76,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,520$21.40
25th$48,510$23.32
Median$59,700$28.70
75th$62,710$30.15
90th$76,970$37.00

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Durham, NC$51,060
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 Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,910
Tool and Die Maker$63,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,140
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$53,800
Food Batchmaker$53,160
Cutter and Trimmer$49,200
Printing Press Operator$48,980
Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,740
Textile Cutting Machine Setter$48,640
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker$48,380
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Hickory?

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $28.70 ($59,700 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Hickory than the national average?

Yes: $59,700 against $46,340 nationally, 29% more.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,600, so Hickory pays 18% more.

Where does Hickory rank for upholsterer pay?

4 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Hickory?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,970 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.