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How much does an upholsterer make in San Diego?

$49,000a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $23.56 an hour or $4,083 a month.

Hourly
$23.56
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
14 of 66
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,230Median: $49,000Highest 10%: $62,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,230$18.86
25th$47,490$22.83
Median$49,000$23.56
75th$56,420$27.13
90th$62,140$29.88

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

San Francisco, CA$57,610
San Jose, CA$57,560
Riverside, CA$48,730
Los Angeles, CA$47,630
Upholsterer salary in California Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$173,100
Power Plant Operator$99,470
Gas Plant Operator$98,900
Tool and Die Maker$85,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$79,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,350
Plant and System Operator$77,330
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$77,080
Layout Worker$74,490
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $23.56 ($49,000 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $49,000 against $46,340 nationally, 6% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,580, so San Diego pays 1% more.

Where does San Diego rank for upholsterer pay?

14 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,140 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.