How much does an upholsterer make in New York?
$47,320a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in New York. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,300Median: $47,320Highest 10%: $81,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| 25th | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| Median | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| 90th | $81,670 | $39.26 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $46,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for upholsterers.
| 13. California | $48,580 |
| 14. Oregon | $48,560 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $48,380 |
| 16. New York | $47,320 |
| 17. Wisconsin | $47,010 |
| 18. Indiana | $45,080 |
| 19. Mississippi | $44,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $22.75 ($47,320 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $47,320 against $46,340 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New York rank for upholsterer pay?
New York ranks 16 of 42 states.
Which city in New York pays upholsterers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $46,890 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.