Upholsterers pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,980 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Grand Rapids earn between $38,650 and $44,560.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $45KMedian
- $45K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,410 | $3,618 | $20.87 |
| Median | $44,560 | $3,713 | $21.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,650 | $3,221 | $18.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,560 | $3,713 | $21.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Grand Rapids earn 7% less than the Michigan average ($46,880) and 8% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $43,410 | $44,560 | $37,510 | $46,980 | 150 |
| Michigan | $46,880 | $44,890 | $36,770 | $60,300 | 500 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $43,410, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $34,897 a year, or $2,908 a month and $1,342 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $43,410 buys what about $45,434 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 3rd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($46,440).
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$20.87 an hour on average, and $21.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $34,897 a year ($2,908 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,410. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do upholsterers earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.92, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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