How much does an upholsterer make in San Jose?
$57,560a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $27.67 an hour or $4,797 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.67
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,410Median: $57,560Highest 10%: $118,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,410 | $20.39 | |
| 25th | $51,060 | $24.55 | |
| Median | $57,560 | $27.67 | |
| 75th | $77,870 | $37.44 | |
| 90th | $118,200 | $56.83 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for upholsterers.
| San Francisco, CA | $57,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,730 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,630 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $27.67 ($57,560 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $57,560 against $46,340 nationally, 24% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,580, so San Jose pays 18% more.
Where does San Jose rank for upholsterer pay?
7 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does an upholsterer make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,200 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.