How much does an upholsterer make in Kentucky?
$41,690a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in Kentucky. That is $20.04 an hour or $3,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.04
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $41,690Highest 10%: $45,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| Median | $41,690 | $20.04 | |
| 75th | $45,090 | $21.68 | |
| 90th | $45,090 | $21.68 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $45,090 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for upholsterers.
| 28. Illinois | $42,450 |
| 29. Colorado | $42,240 |
| 30. Arizona | $41,860 |
| 31. Kentucky | $41,690 |
| 32. Montana | $41,600 |
| 33. Idaho | $39,730 |
| 34. Ohio | $39,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $20.04 ($41,690 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $41,690 against $46,340 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for upholsterer pay?
Kentucky ranks 31 of 42 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays upholsterers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $45,090 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.