Upholsterers Salary (2025)
Based on 20,140 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $31,690 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $37,340 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $46,340 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $54,580 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $63,770 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$32K
25th
$37K
Median
$46K
75th
$55K
90th
$64K
Highest Paying States for Upholsterers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $61,780 |
| Washington | $61,410 |
| Delaware | $55,990 |
| Massachusetts | $54,170 |
| North Carolina | $53,890 |
| Hawaii | $53,710 |
| North Dakota | $53,550 |
| Connecticut | $53,190 |
| New York | $52,930 |
| Maryland | $51,470 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Upholsterers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Rhode Island at an average of $61,780 per year, while Maryland has an average of $51,470 — a difference of $10,310. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Upholsterers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20,140 workers were employed as Upholstererss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $47,340 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-6093