How much does an upholsterer make in Illinois?
$42,450a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in Illinois. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.41
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,300Median: $42,450Highest 10%: $60,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| 25th | $35,020 | $16.84 | |
| Median | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| 75th | $46,620 | $22.41 | |
| 90th | $60,200 | $28.94 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $43,840 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for upholsterers.
| 25. Pennsylvania | $42,860 |
| 26. New Jersey | $42,640 |
| 27. Iowa | $42,610 |
| 28. Illinois | $42,450 |
| 29. Colorado | $42,240 |
| 30. Arizona | $41,860 |
| 31. Kentucky | $41,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.41 ($42,450 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $42,450 against $46,340 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Illinois rank for upholsterer pay?
Illinois ranks 28 of 42 states.
Which city in Illinois pays upholsterers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $43,840 a year.
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.