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How much does an upholsterer make in Indianapolis?

$42,240a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $20.31 an hour or $3,520 a month.

Hourly
$20.31
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
49 of 66
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $42,240Highest 10%: $61,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,450$17.04
25th$38,150$18.34
Median$42,240$20.31
75th$48,860$23.49
90th$61,350$29.50

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Elkhart, IN$45,590
Louisville, KY$45,090
Chicago, IL$43,380
Cincinnati, OH$40,000
Upholsterer salary in Indiana Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $20.31 ($42,240 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $42,240 against $46,340 nationally, 9% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $45,080, so Indianapolis pays 6% less.

Where does Indianapolis rank for upholsterer pay?

49 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,350 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.