How much does an upholsterer make in Pennsylvania?
$42,860a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in Pennsylvania. That is $20.61 an hour or $3,572 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.61
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,520Median: $42,860Highest 10%: $60,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,520 | $15.15 | |
| 25th | $35,040 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $42,860 | $20.61 | |
| 75th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $60,050 | $28.87 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,580 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for upholsterers.
| 22. Arkansas | $43,660 |
| 23. Kansas | $43,260 |
| 24. Texas | $42,930 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $42,860 |
| 26. New Jersey | $42,640 |
| 27. Iowa | $42,610 |
| 28. Illinois | $42,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $20.61 ($42,860 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $42,860 against $46,340 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for upholsterer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 25 of 42 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays upholsterers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $46,580 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.