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How much does an upholsterer make in Winston-Salem?

$38,270a year

Median yearly pay for upholsterers in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $18.40 an hour or $3,189 a month.

Hourly
$18.40
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
57 of 66
Jobs in the area
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,270Median: $38,270Highest 10%: $51,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,270$18.40
25th$38,270$18.40
Median$38,270$18.40
75th$46,560$22.38
90th$51,020$24.53

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for upholsterers.

Hickory, NC$59,700
Durham, NC$51,060
Greensboro, NC$49,040
Raleigh, NC$45,290
Virginia Beach, VA$44,450
Upholsterer salary in North Carolina Upholsterer salary in all states

Related jobs in Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,670
Welding$64,120
Tool and Die Maker$57,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,110
Machinist$50,350
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,790
Prepress Technician and Worker$49,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$48,590
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$48,580
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an upholsterer make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $18.40 ($38,270 a year).

Do upholsterers make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

No: $38,270 against $46,340 nationally, 17% less.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,600, so Winston-Salem pays 24% less.

Where does Winston-Salem rank for upholsterer pay?

57 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does an upholsterer make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,020 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.