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How much does an upholsterer make in Riverside?

$48,730a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,061 a month.

Hourly
$23.43
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
15 of 66
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $48,730Highest 10%: $57,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,020$18.28
25th$41,520$19.96
Median$48,730$23.43
75th$51,360$24.69
90th$57,200$27.50

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

San Francisco, CA$57,610
San Jose, CA$57,560
San Diego, CA$49,000
Los Angeles, CA$47,630
Upholsterer salary in California Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$140,700
Gas Plant Operator$124,500
Power Plant Operator$98,060
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$82,780
Plant and System Operator$80,430
Petroleum Pump System Operator$79,840
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,180
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,230
Layout Worker$67,490
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Riverside?

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $23.43 ($48,730 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Riverside than the national average?

Yes: $48,730 against $46,340 nationally, 5% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,580, so Riverside pays 0% more.

Where does Riverside rank for upholsterer pay?

15 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Riverside?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,200 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.