How much does an upholsterer make in Seattle?
$65,140a year
Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $31.32 an hour or $5,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.32
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,120Median: $65,140Highest 10%: $89,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,120 | $21.21 | |
| 25th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| Median | $65,140 | $31.32 | |
| 75th | $82,480 | $39.65 | |
| 90th | $89,510 | $43.03 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for upholsterers.
| Portland, OR | $49,050 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $31.32 ($65,140 a year).
Do upholsterers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $65,140 against $46,340 nationally, 41% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $55,970, so Seattle pays 16% more.
Where does Seattle rank for upholsterer pay?
1 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,510 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.