Upholsterers pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,600 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Madison earn between $47,400 and $73,600.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $61KMedian
- $74K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,290 | $4,858 | $28.02 |
| Median | $60,800 | $5,067 | $29.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,400 | $3,950 | $22.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,600 | $6,133 | $35.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Madison earn 20% more than the Wisconsin average ($48,530) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $58,290 | $60,800 | $38,460 | $73,600 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $48,530 | $47,010 | $26,850 | $71,210 | 260 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $58,290, a single filer in Madison takes home about $47,031 a year, or $3,919 a month and $1,809 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 (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $58,290 buys what about $59,916 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in other Wisconsin cities
Madison ranks 1st of 2 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Madison$58,290
- Milwaukee$45,020
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 Madison: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Madison?
$28.03 an hour on average, and $29.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Madison?
About $47,031 a year ($3,919 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,290.
Do upholsterers earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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