How much does an upholsterer make in Los Angeles?
$47,630a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $22.90 an hour or $3,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.90
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,370Median: $47,630Highest 10%: $58,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,370 | $17.97 | |
| 25th | $42,240 | $20.31 | |
| Median | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 75th | $53,330 | $25.64 | |
| 90th | $58,930 | $28.33 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for upholsterers.
| San Francisco, CA | $57,610 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,560 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,730 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $125,600 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $106,700 |
| Power Plant Operator | $105,900 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $103,300 |
| Model Maker | $94,950 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $89,010 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $82,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $82,460 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $78,020 |
| Plant and System Operator | $77,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $22.90 ($47,630 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $47,630 against $46,340 nationally, 3% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,580, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for upholsterer pay?
21 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,930 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.