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How much does an upholsterer make in Nashville?

$39,940a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $19.20 an hour or $3,328 a month.

Hourly
$19.20
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
54 of 66
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,290Median: $39,940Highest 10%: $61,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,290$15.52
25th$39,160$18.83
Median$39,940$19.20
75th$49,500$23.80
90th$61,100$29.38

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Knoxville, TN$47,960
Upholsterer salary in Tennessee Upholsterer salary in all states

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Gas Plant Operator$66,970
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $19.20 ($39,940 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $39,940 against $46,340 nationally, 14% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $38,020, so Nashville pays 5% more.

Where does Nashville rank for upholsterer pay?

54 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,100 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.