How much does an upholsterer make in Iowa?
$42,610a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in Iowa. That is $20.49 an hour or $3,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.49
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,660Median: $42,610Highest 10%: $52,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,660 | $15.22 | |
| 25th | $32,770 | $15.75 | |
| Median | $42,610 | $20.49 | |
| 75th | $51,310 | $24.67 | |
| 90th | $52,980 | $25.47 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for upholsterers.
| 24. Texas | $42,930 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $20.49 ($42,610 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $42,610 against $46,340 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for upholsterer pay?
Iowa ranks 27 of 42 states.
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.