Upholsterers pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,250 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Phoenix earn between $38,000 and $49,670.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $43KMedian
- $50K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,410 | $3,784 | $21.83 |
| Median | $42,900 | $3,575 | $20.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,670 | $4,139 | $23.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($44,270) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $45,410 | $42,900 | $36,840 | $61,250 | 130 |
| Arizona | $44,270 | $41,860 | $35,310 | $59,600 | 180 |
| United States | $47,340 | $46,340 | $31,690 | $63,770 | 20,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Upholsterers salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $45,410, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $37,925 a year, or $3,160 a month and $1,459 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $45,410 buys what about $43,953 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 9.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in nearby metro areas
- Riverside, CA$47,850
- Las Vegas, NV$48,660
- San Diego, CA$50,400
- Los Angeles, CA$48,140
- San Jose, CA$67,380
- Denver, CO$46,020
Highest-paying cities for upholsterers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,380).
- San Jose, CA$67,380
- Seattle, WA$66,720
- Bridgeport, CT$61,350
- San Francisco, CA$59,910
- Providence, RI$58,700
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Upholsterers salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Phoenix?
$21.83 an hour on average, and $20.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $37,925 a year ($3,160 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,410.
Do upholsterers earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,340).
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; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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