Upholsterers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for upholstererss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Rhode Island$61,780
- Washington$61,410
- Delaware$55,990
- Massachusetts$54,170
- North Carolina$53,890
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $61,780 | $63,360 | $30 | +30.5% | 30 |
| 2 | Washington | $61,410 | $55,970 | $30 | +29.7% | 200 |
| 3 | Delaware | $55,990 | $49,860 | $27 | +18.3% | 40 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $54,170 | $48,380 | $26 | +14.4% | 150 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $53,890 | $50,600 | $26 | +13.8% | 4,050 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $53,710 | $57,390 | $26 | +13.5% | 30 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $53,550 | $52,420 | $26 | +13.1% | — |
| 8 | Connecticut | $53,190 | $50,870 | $26 | +12.4% | 210 |
| 9 | New York | $52,930 | $47,320 | $25 | +11.8% | 480 |
| 10 | Maryland | $51,470 | $50,270 | $25 | +8.7% | 200 |
| 11 | Georgia | $51,050 | $50,760 | $25 | +7.8% | 780 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $50,530 | $42,640 | $24 | +6.7% | 410 |
| 13 | California | $50,040 | $48,580 | $24 | +5.7% | 1,640 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $49,790 | $43,660 | $24 | +5.2% | 210 |
| 15 | Nevada | $49,370 | $49,880 | $24 | +4.3% | 220 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $49,330 | $48,810 | $24 | +4.2% | 60 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $48,530 | $47,010 | $23 | +2.5% | 260 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $47,780 | $49,920 | $23 | +0.9% | 80 |
| 19 | Montana | $47,480 | $41,600 | $23 | +0.3% | 40 |
| 20 | Utah | $47,260 | $44,590 | $23 | -0.2% | 90 |
| 21 | Oregon | $47,250 | $48,560 | $23 | -0.2% | 250 |
| 22 | Michigan | $46,880 | $44,890 | $23 | -1% | 500 |
| 23 | Colorado | $46,700 | $42,240 | $22 | -1.4% | 160 |
| 24 | Indiana | $45,650 | $45,080 | $22 | -3.6% | 1,400 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $44,810 | $38,020 | $22 | -5.3% | 150 |
| 26 | Texas | $44,550 | $42,930 | $21 | -5.9% | 710 |
| 27 | Arizona | $44,270 | $41,860 | $21 | -6.5% | 180 |
| 28 | Kansas | $43,680 | $43,260 | $21 | -7.7% | 260 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $43,370 | $42,860 | $21 | -8.4% | 280 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $43,340 | $44,930 | $21 | -8.4% | 2,410 |
| 31 | Florida | $43,220 | $37,840 | $21 | -8.7% | 1,530 |
| 32 | Illinois | $43,140 | $42,450 | $21 | -8.9% | 250 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $43,110 | $38,880 | $21 | -8.9% | 140 |
| 34 | Iowa | $43,020 | $42,610 | $21 | -9.1% | 80 |
| 35 | Alabama | $42,650 | $38,270 | $21 | -9.9% | 120 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $42,190 | $41,690 | $20 | -10.9% | 80 |
| 37 | Ohio | $41,590 | $39,420 | $20 | -12.1% | 380 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $41,400 | $38,020 | $20 | -12.5% | 460 |
| 39 | Idaho | $40,900 | $39,730 | $20 | -13.6% | 190 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $39,850 | $29,960 | $19 | -15.8% | 110 |
| 41 | Virginia | $38,350 | $31,950 | $18 | -19% | 340 |
| 42 | Missouri | $36,000 | $29,990 | $17 | -24% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 82 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,140 | $66,720 | 120 |
| 2 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $63,360 | $58,700 | 50 |
| 3 | Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $62,140 | $58,630 | 70 |
| 4 | Madison, WI | $60,800 | $58,290 | 40 |
| 5 | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $59,700 | $58,120 | 2,220 |
| 6 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $59,270 | $61,350 | 50 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $57,610 | $59,910 | 170 |
| 8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $57,560 | $67,380 | 50 |
| 9 | Reno, NV | $53,750 | $52,960 | 40 |
| 10 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $51,060 | $54,910 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing upholstererss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $92,280 | $91,800 | 50 |
| 2 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $82,480 | $83,580 | 60 |
| 3 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $82,480 | $83,580 | 60 |
| 4 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $66,750 | $64,330 | 260 |
| 5 | Support Activities for Transportation | $64,810 | $62,930 | 330 |
| 6 | Support Activities for Air Transportation | $64,810 | $62,930 | 330 |
| 7 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $58,990 | $60,050 | 430 |
| 8 | Textile Furnishings Mills | $58,330 | $58,950 | 100 |
| 9 | Accommodation | $57,820 | $60,400 | 170 |
| 10 | Traveler Accommodation | $57,820 | $60,400 | 170 |
| 11 | Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services | $57,820 | $60,400 | 170 |
| 12 | Educational Services | $57,550 | $53,590 | 30 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do upholsterers make in the U.S.?
The median upholsterers salary in the United States is $46,340 per year (mean $47,340), and about 80% earn between $31,690 and $63,770.
How much do upholsterers make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $47,340 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays upholsterers the most?
Rhode Island has the highest average pay for upholsterers at $61,780 per year (median $63,360).
What is the job outlook for upholsterers?
Employment is projected to change -1.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 2,200 openings per year.