Advertisement
Top 15 cities for upholsterers by average salary
| San Jose, CA | $67,380 |
|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $66,720 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $61,350 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,910 |
| Providence, RI | $58,700 |
| Madison, WI | $58,290 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,120 |
| Boston, MA | $57,920 |
| Durham, NC | $54,910 |
| Reno, NV | $52,960 |
| New York, NY | $52,450 |
| Baltimore, MD | $51,990 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $51,510 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,400 |
| Greensboro, NC | $49,870 |
Map: Upholsterers salary by metro area
Loading map…
lower payhigher pay
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Upholsterers salary by state
Rhode Island pays upholsterers the most statewide, $61,780 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $61,780 | $63,360 | 30 | 1 | $58,700 | $58,700 |
| Washington | $61,410 | $55,970 | 200 | 1 | $66,720 | $66,720 |
| Delaware | $55,990 | $49,860 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $54,170 | $48,380 | 150 | 2 | $57,920 | $48,540 |
| North Carolina | $53,890 | $50,600 | 4,050 | 5 | $58,120 | $42,310 |
| Hawaii | $53,710 | $57,390 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Dakota | $53,550 | $52,420 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $53,190 | $50,870 | 210 | 2 | $61,350 | $47,770 |
| New York | $52,930 | $47,320 | 480 | 1 | $52,450 | $52,450 |
| Maryland | $51,470 | $50,270 | 200 | 1 | $51,990 | $51,990 |
| Georgia | $51,050 | $50,760 | 780 | 1 | $49,160 | $49,160 |
| New Jersey | $50,530 | $42,640 | 410 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $50,040 | $48,580 | 1,640 | 6 | $67,380 | $47,850 |
| Arkansas | $49,790 | $43,660 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $49,370 | $49,880 | 220 | 2 | $52,960 | $48,660 |
| Minnesota | $49,330 | $48,810 | 60 | 1 | $48,810 | $48,810 |
| Wisconsin | $48,530 | $47,010 | 260 | 2 | $58,290 | $45,020 |
| Louisiana | $47,780 | $49,920 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $47,480 | $41,600 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $47,260 | $44,590 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $47,250 | $48,560 | 250 | 1 | $47,050 | $47,050 |
| Michigan | $46,880 | $44,890 | 500 | 3 | $46,440 | $43,410 |
| Colorado | $46,700 | $42,240 | 160 | 1 | $46,020 | $46,020 |
| Indiana | $45,650 | $45,080 | 1,400 | 2 | $45,270 | $45,020 |
| Oklahoma | $44,810 | $38,020 | 150 | 2 | $51,510 | $41,770 |
| Texas | $44,550 | $42,930 | 710 | 3 | $46,140 | $43,410 |
| Arizona | $44,270 | $41,860 | 180 | 1 | $45,410 | $45,410 |
| Kansas | $43,680 | $43,260 | 260 | 1 | $44,470 | $44,470 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $43,640 | $43,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,370 | $42,860 | 280 | 2 | $49,010 | $44,790 |
| Mississippi | $43,340 | $44,930 | 2,410 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $43,220 | $37,840 | 1,530 | 7 | $46,880 | $39,880 |
| Illinois | $43,140 | $42,450 | 250 | 1 | $44,160 | $44,160 |
| South Carolina | $43,110 | $38,880 | 140 | 2 | $44,100 | $42,950 |
| Iowa | $43,020 | $42,610 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $42,650 | $38,270 | 120 | 1 | $39,220 | $39,220 |
| Kentucky | $42,190 | $41,690 | 80 | 1 | $44,770 | $44,770 |
| Ohio | $41,590 | $39,420 | 380 | 3 | $43,810 | $40,190 |
| Tennessee | $41,400 | $38,020 | 460 | 2 | $44,580 | $44,440 |
| Idaho | $40,900 | $39,730 | 190 | 1 | $40,670 | $40,670 |
| Nebraska | $39,850 | $29,960 | 110 | 1 | $47,950 | $47,950 |
| Virginia | $38,350 | $31,950 | 340 | 2 | $45,360 | $42,070 |
| Missouri | $36,000 | $29,990 | n/a | 3 | $48,860 | $41,990 |
Advertisement
Upholsterers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $67,380 | $57,560 | $32.40 | 50 |
| Seattle, WA | $66,720 | $65,140 | $32.08 | 120 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $61,350 | $59,270 | $29.49 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,910 | $57,610 | $28.80 | 170 |
| Providence, RI | $58,700 | $63,360 | $28.22 | 50 |
| Madison, WI | $58,290 | $60,800 | $28.03 | 40 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,120 | $59,700 | $27.94 | 2,220 |
| Boston, MA | $57,920 | $48,380 | $27.84 | 100 |
| Durham, NC | $54,910 | $51,060 | $26.40 | 70 |
| Reno, NV | $52,960 | $53,750 | $25.46 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $52,450 | $46,890 | $25.22 | 620 |
| Baltimore, MD | $51,990 | $50,590 | $24.99 | 90 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $51,510 | $42,950 | $24.77 | 60 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,400 | $49,000 | $24.23 | 110 |
| Greensboro, NC | $49,870 | $49,040 | $23.98 | 750 |
| Atlanta, GA | $49,160 | $47,630 | $23.63 | 240 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,010 | $46,580 | $23.56 | 130 |
| Kansas City, MO | $48,860 | $49,110 | $23.49 | 130 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,810 | $47,640 | $23.46 | 40 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $48,660 | $46,850 | $23.39 | 180 |
| Sacramento, CA | $48,550 | $48,700 | $23.34 | 40 |
| Worcester, MA | $48,540 | $45,580 | $23.34 | 40 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,290 | $43,840 | $23.22 | 110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,140 | $47,630 | $23.15 | 940 |
| Lincoln, NE | $47,950 | $44,220 | $23.05 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,850 | $48,730 | $23.01 | 170 |
| Hartford, CT | $47,770 | $41,600 | $22.97 | 100 |
| Portland, OR | $47,050 | $49,050 | $22.62 | 200 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $46,880 | $46,260 | $22.54 | 50 |
| Detroit, MI | $46,440 | $46,370 | $22.33 | 80 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,140 | $43,520 | $22.18 | 280 |
| Denver, CO | $46,020 | $42,370 | $22.13 | 100 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $45,410 | $42,900 | $21.83 | 130 |
| Monroe, MI | $45,360 | $45,440 | $21.81 | n/a |
| Richmond, VA | $45,360 | $47,560 | $21.81 | 60 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $45,270 | $42,240 | $21.77 | 170 |
| Orlando, FL | $45,230 | $46,230 | $21.75 | 220 |
| Raleigh, NC | $45,190 | $45,290 | $21.72 | 70 |
| Elkhart, IN | $45,020 | $45,590 | $21.65 | 230 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $45,020 | $45,870 | $21.64 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,790 | $43,250 | $21.54 | 40 |
| Louisville, KY | $44,770 | $45,090 | $21.52 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,580 | $47,960 | $21.43 | 80 |
| Wichita, KS | $44,470 | $41,790 | $21.38 | 140 |
| Nashville, TN | $44,440 | $39,940 | $21.36 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL | $44,160 | $43,380 | $21.23 | 240 |
| Charleston, SC | $44,100 | $44,980 | $21.20 | 30 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,810 | $40,000 | $21.06 | 60 |
| Washington, DC | $43,640 | $39,520 | $20.98 | 180 |
| Sarasota, FL | $43,600 | $43,920 | $20.96 | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,590 | $44,700 | $20.96 | 60 |
| Miami, FL | $43,570 | $37,840 | $20.95 | 570 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $43,410 | $44,560 | $20.87 | 150 |
| Houston, TX | $43,410 | $41,820 | $20.87 | 140 |
| Cleveland, OH | $43,280 | $45,370 | $20.81 | 50 |
| Greenville, SC | $42,950 | $36,440 | $20.65 | 30 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $42,500 | $36,930 | $20.43 | 50 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $42,310 | $38,270 | $20.34 | 430 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $42,070 | $44,450 | $20.23 | n/a |
| Springfield, MO | $41,990 | $38,260 | $20.19 | n/a |
| Jacksonville, FL | $41,970 | $36,200 | $20.18 | 90 |
| Tulsa, OK | $41,770 | $34,400 | $20.08 | n/a |
| Boise, ID | $40,670 | $38,080 | $19.55 | 110 |
| Toledo, OH | $40,190 | $39,420 | $19.32 | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $39,880 | $36,760 | $19.17 | 220 |
| Birmingham, AL | $39,220 | $34,150 | $18.86 | 30 |
Related jobs
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersU.S. average $34,920
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsU.S. average $34,640
- Sewing Machine OperatorsU.S. average $37,600
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom SewersU.S. average $45,140
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersU.S. average $48,580
- Sewers, HandU.S. average $37,210
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $39,530
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $40,720
Advertisement
Upholsterers salary: questions
Where do upholsterers make the most money?
In San Jose, CA, with an average of $67,380 a year, among the 66 metro areas we cover.
What is the average upholsterers salary in the U.S.?
$47,340 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $46,340, so half of upholsterers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should upholsterers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of upholsterers nationwide earn between $37,340 (25th percentile) and $54,580 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays upholsterers the most?
Rhode Island, with a statewide average of $61,780 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is upholsterers pay the lowest?
Birmingham, AL, at $39,220 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6093.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.