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How much does an upholsterer make in Kansas City?

$49,110a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $23.61 an hour or $4,093 a month.

Hourly
$23.61
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
11 of 66
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,620Median: $49,110Highest 10%: $62,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,620$17.13
25th$39,270$18.88
Median$49,110$23.61
75th$57,580$27.68
90th$62,400$30.00

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

St. Louis, MO$43,840
Springfield, MO$38,260
Upholsterer salary in Missouri Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Kansas City?

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $23.61 ($49,110 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Kansas City than the national average?

Yes: $49,110 against $46,340 nationally, 6% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $29,990, so Kansas City pays 64% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for upholsterer pay?

11 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Kansas City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,400 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.