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How much does an upholsterer make in San Francisco?

$57,610a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,801 a month.

Hourly
$27.70
Vs. national median
+24%
Rank among cities
6 of 66
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,090Median: $57,610Highest 10%: $72,870
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,090$21.68
25th$49,910$24.00
Median$57,610$27.70
75th$64,450$30.99
90th$72,870$35.03

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

San Jose, CA$57,560
San Diego, CA$49,000
Riverside, CA$48,730
Los Angeles, CA$47,630
Upholsterer salary in California Upholsterer salary in all states

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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $27.70 ($57,610 a year).

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

Yes: $57,610 against $46,340 nationally, 24% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,580, so San Francisco pays 19% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for upholsterer pay?

6 of 66 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,870 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.