Upholsterers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,430 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Boston earn between $48,380 and $67,510.
- $48K10th
- $48K25th
- $48KMedian
- $68K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,920 | $4,827 | $27.85 |
| Median | $48,380 | $4,032 | $23.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,380 | $4,032 | $23.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,510 | $5,626 | $32.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Boston earn 7% more than the Massachusetts average ($54,170) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $57,920 | $48,380 | $48,380 | $89,430 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $54,170 | $48,380 | $40,120 | $77,050 | 150 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $57,920, a single filer in Boston takes home about $46,143 a year, or $3,845 a month and $1,775 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $48,719 | $4,060 |
| Working in MA | $46,143 | $3,845 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $57,920 buys what about $53,498 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 12.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 2 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$57,920
- Worcester$48,540
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 Boston: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Boston?
$27.84 an hour on average, and $23.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Boston?
About $46,143 a year ($3,845 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,920. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do upholsterers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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