Upholsterers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for upholsterers in the U.S. is $46,340 ($22.28 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $46,340
- Mean annual wage
- $47,340
- Median hourly wage
- $22.28
- Employment
- 20,140
20,140 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,690 | $15.24 |
| 25th percentile | $37,340 | $17.95 |
| Median (50th) | $46,340 | $22.28 |
| 75th percentile | $54,580 | $26.24 |
| 90th percentile | $63,770 | $30.66 |
Highest-paying states for upholsterers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $63,360 | 30 |
| Hawaii | $57,390 | 30 |
| Washington | $55,970 | 200 |
| North Dakota | $52,420 | — |
| Connecticut | $50,870 | 210 |
| Georgia | $50,760 | 780 |
| North Carolina | $50,600 | 4,050 |
| Maryland | $50,270 | 200 |
| Louisiana | $49,920 | 80 |
| Nevada | $49,880 | 220 |
Lowest-paying states
- Nebraska: $29,960 median annual wage
- Missouri: $29,990 median annual wage
- Virginia: $31,950 median annual wage
- Florida: $37,840 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $38,020 median annual wage
About this occupation
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
Typical tasks
- Make, repair, or replace automobile upholstery and convertible and vinyl tops, using knowledge of fabric and upholstery methods.
- Make, restore, or create custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.
- Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces.
- Measure and cut new covering materials, using patterns and measuring and cutting instruments, following sketches and design specifications.
- Design upholstery cover patterns and cutting plans, based on sketches, customer descriptions, or blueprints.
- Maintain records of time required to perform each job.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 25.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 38.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.4% |
| Associate's degree | 5.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.3% |
| Master's degree | 1.7% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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