Upholsterers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,630 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Minneapolis earn between $43,680 and $55,550.
- $44K10th
- $44K25th
- $48KMedian
- $56K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,810 | $4,068 | $23.47 |
| Median | $47,640 | $3,970 | $22.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,680 | $3,640 | $21.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,550 | $4,629 | $26.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($49,330) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $48,810 | $47,640 | $43,680 | $58,630 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $49,330 | $48,810 | $43,680 | $58,630 | 60 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $48,810, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $39,603 a year, or $3,300 a month and $1,523 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $39,881 | $3,323 |
| Working in MN | $39,603 | $3,300 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $48,810 buys what about $46,565 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$58,290
- Milwaukee, WI$45,020
- Lincoln, NE$47,950
- Chicago, IL$44,160
- Grand Rapids, MI$43,410
- Kansas City, MO$48,860
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$23.46 an hour on average, and $22.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $39,603 a year ($3,300 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,810. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do upholsterers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.0%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.15, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.15).
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