Upholsterer Salary
Upholsterers earn a median $46,340 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$46,340
$22.28 per hour
Range
$31,690 – $63,770
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
20,140
across the U.S.
Upholsterer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,414
per year · effective tax rate 14.9%
$3,285Monthly
$1,642Twice a month
$1,516Every 2 weeks
$18.95Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,381
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,873
- Medicare (1.45%)$672
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,414
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,690 | $15.24 | $27,643 |
| 25th percentile | $37,340 | $17.95 | $32,183 |
| Median (50th) | $46,340 | $22.28 | $39,414 |
| 75th percentile | $54,580 | $26.24 | $46,035 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,770 | $30.66 | $53,419 |
Best cities for upholsterers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hickory, NC | $59,700 | $48,276 | $54,557 | 2,220 |
| 2 | Greensboro, NC | $49,040 | $40,136 | $43,219 | 750 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $47,630 | $38,924 | $34,275 | 940 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $46,890 | $37,921 | $33,689 | 620 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $37,840 | $32,584 | $28,544 | 570 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Hickory, NC — $59,700
- Greensboro, NC — $49,040
- Los Angeles, CA — $47,630
- New York, NY — $46,890
- Miami, FL — $37,840
Upholsterer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $63,360 | $51,331 | $57,030 – $63,360 | 30 |
| Hawaii | $57,390 | $45,461 | $30,610 – $80,370 | 30 |
| Washington | $55,970 | $47,152 | $44,250 – $84,480 | 200 |
| North Dakota | $52,420 | $44,299 | $37,340 – $65,530 | — |
| Connecticut | $50,870 | $41,690 | $40,120 – $75,610 | 210 |
| Georgia | $50,760 | $40,954 | $29,320 – $73,480 | 780 |
| North Carolina | $50,600 | $41,327 | $38,270 – $74,490 | 4,050 |
| Maryland | $50,270 | $40,548 | $38,550 – $63,430 | 200 |
| Louisiana | $49,920 | $41,179 | $33,920 – $57,290 | 80 |
| Nevada | $49,880 | $42,259 | $24,960 – $71,030 | 220 |
| Delaware | $49,860 | $40,152 | $40,120 – $82,000 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $48,810 | $39,603 | $43,680 – $58,630 | 60 |
| California | $48,580 | $39,618 | $37,710 – $62,810 | 1,640 |
| Oregon | $48,560 | $37,779 | $38,120 – $58,290 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $48,380 | $38,854 | $40,120 – $77,050 | 150 |
| New York | $47,320 | $38,243 | $35,300 – $81,670 | 480 |
| Wisconsin | $47,010 | $38,665 | $26,850 – $71,210 | 260 |
| Indiana | $45,080 | $37,101 | $35,020 – $58,550 | 1,400 |
| Mississippi | $44,930 | $37,216 | $32,070 – $50,880 | 2,410 |
| Michigan | $44,890 | $36,592 | $36,770 – $60,300 | 500 |
| Utah | $44,590 | $36,968 | $32,570 – $60,680 | 90 |
| Arkansas | $43,660 | $35,771 | $30,650 – $65,240 | 210 |
| Kansas | $43,260 | $35,325 | $33,390 – $64,810 | 260 |
| Texas | $42,930 | $36,674 | $29,360 – $61,730 | 710 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,860 | $35,302 | $31,520 – $60,050 | 280 |
| New Jersey | $42,640 | $35,633 | $36,250 – $74,480 | 410 |
| Iowa | $42,610 | $35,450 | $31,660 – $52,980 | 80 |
| Illinois | $42,450 | $34,332 | $34,300 – $60,200 | 250 |
| Colorado | $42,240 | $34,970 | $35,500 – $60,890 | 160 |
| Arizona | $41,860 | $34,977 | $35,310 – $59,600 | 180 |
| Kentucky | $41,690 | $34,336 | $38,020 – $45,090 | 80 |
| Montana | $41,600 | $34,407 | $37,250 – $59,280 | 40 |
| Idaho | $39,730 | $33,106 | $28,240 – $49,900 | 190 |
| Ohio | $39,420 | $33,552 | $27,310 – $57,980 | 380 |
| South Carolina | $38,880 | $32,244 | $33,210 – $56,590 | 140 |
| Alabama | $38,270 | $31,281 | $30,850 – $67,410 | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $38,020 | $31,564 | $28,490 – $88,700 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $38,020 | $32,729 | $29,580 – $50,610 | 460 |
| Florida | $37,840 | $32,584 | $31,670 – $56,470 | 1,530 |
| Virginia | $31,950 | $26,829 | $26,640 – $59,270 | 340 |
| Missouri | $29,990 | $25,805 | $28,600 – $51,910 | — |
| Nebraska | $29,960 | $25,731 | $28,520 – $53,110 | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a upholsterer make?
The national median salary for upholsterers is $46,340 a year ($22.28 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,690 and the top 10% earn over $63,770. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays upholsterers the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $63,360. After taxes and local prices, Hickory, NC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many upholsterers are there in the U.S.?
About 20,140 people work as upholsterers nationwide.