Upholsterers Salary in Massachusetts

Upholsterers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $57,920 a year) and the least in Worcester ($48,540), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the upholsterers average at $54,170 and the median at $48,380 for 150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,340.

Upholsterers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$57,920
Worcester$48,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$57,920	$48,380	$48,380	$46,143	108
Worcester	$48,540	$45,580	$40,120	$39,075	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Upholsterers salary in other states

Upholsterers salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

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.

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