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How much does an upholsterer make in Tampa?

$36,760a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.

Hourly
$17.67
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
62 of 66
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,820Median: $36,760Highest 10%: $49,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,820$14.82
25th$35,530$17.08
Median$36,760$17.67
75th$44,010$21.16
90th$49,390$23.75

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Palm Bay, FL$46,260
Orlando, FL$46,230
North Port, FL$43,920
Miami, FL$37,840
Cape Coral, FL$36,930
Jacksonville, FL$36,200
Upholsterer salary in Florida Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,700
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$75,660
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,510
Tool and Die Maker$64,460
Dental Laboratory Technician$59,920
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$58,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
Machinist$57,160
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$56,830
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$53,130
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $17.67 ($36,760 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Tampa than the national average?

No: $36,760 against $46,340 nationally, 21% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $37,840, so Tampa pays 3% less.

Where does Tampa rank for upholsterer pay?

62 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,390 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.