Upholsterers pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,910 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Richmond earn between $27,580 and $59,270.
- $28K10th
- $28K25th
- $48KMedian
- $59K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,360 | $3,780 | $21.81 |
| Median | $47,560 | $3,963 | $22.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,580 | $2,298 | $13.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,270 | $4,939 | $28.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Richmond earn 18% more than the Virginia average ($38,350) and 4% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $45,360 | $47,560 | $27,580 | $61,910 | 60 |
| Virginia | $38,350 | $31,950 | $26,640 | $59,270 | 340 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $45,360, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $36,833 a year, or $3,069 a month and $1,417 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $45,360 buys what about $46,353 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$45,360
- Virginia Beach$42,070
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 Richmond: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Richmond?
$21.81 an hour on average, and $22.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Richmond?
About $36,833 a year ($3,069 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,360.
Do upholsterers earn more in Richmond 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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