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How much does an upholsterer make in Philadelphia?

$46,580a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $22.39 an hour or $3,882 a month.

Hourly
$22.39
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
25 of 66
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,040Median: $46,580Highest 10%: $71,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,040$16.85
25th$35,650$17.14
Median$46,580$22.39
75th$59,690$28.70
90th$71,360$34.31

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Philadelphia?

The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $22.39 ($46,580 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?

Yes: $46,580 against $46,340 nationally, 1% more.

How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $42,860, so Philadelphia pays 9% more.

Where does Philadelphia rank for upholsterer pay?

25 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Philadelphia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,360 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.