How much does an upholsterer make in Richmond?

$47,560a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $22.87 an hour or $3,963 a month.

Hourly: $22.87
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 22 of 66
Jobs in the area: 60

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $27,580Median: $47,560Highest 10%: $61,910

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$27,580	$13.26
25th	$27,580	$13.26
Median	$47,560	$22.87
75th	$59,270	$28.50
90th	$61,910	$29.76

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Virginia Beach, VA	$44,450
Washington, DC	$39,520

Upholsterer salary in Virginia Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$102,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$77,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$73,630
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$64,750
Power Plant Operator	$63,640
Machinist	$62,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$61,840
Coil Winder	$60,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$59,970
Medical Appliance Technician	$58,210

Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $22.87 ($47,560 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Richmond than the national average?

Yes: $47,560 against $46,340 nationally, 3% more.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $31,950, so Richmond pays 49% more.

Where does Richmond rank for upholsterer pay?

22 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,910 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.