How much does an upholsterer make in Houston?
$41,820a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $20.11 an hour or $3,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.11
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,580Median: $41,820Highest 10%: $57,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,580 | $14.22 | |
| 25th | $36,740 | $17.66 | |
| Median | $41,820 | $20.11 | |
| 75th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 90th | $57,170 | $27.49 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for upholsterers.
| San Antonio, TX | $44,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,520 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $20.11 ($41,820 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $41,820 against $46,340 nationally, 10% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,930, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for upholsterer pay?
50 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,170 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.