Automobile Upholsterer Salary in the United States

How much does an Automobile Upholsterer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automobile Upholsterer in the United States is $56,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Automobile Upholsterer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,618
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,500 to $62,700
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,310
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Automobile Upholsterer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $62,700 $5,225 $1,206 $30
Average $56,200 $4,683 $1,081 $27
25th Percentile $50,500 $4,208 $971 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Automobile Upholsterer Salaries

An Automobile Upholsterer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Automobile Upholsterer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Automobile Upholsterer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,328
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,499
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,685
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,401
  • Expert (over 8 years): $59,596
Levels Salary
Entry Level Automobile Upholsterer$54,328
Intermediate Level Automobile Upholsterer$54,499
Senior Level Automobile Upholsterer$56,685
Specialist Level Automobile Upholsterer$59,401
Expert Level Automobile Upholsterer$59,596
$54,328 0 yr
$54,499 < 2 yrs
$56,685 2-4 yrs
$59,401 5-8 yrs
$59,596 > 8 yrs
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How Do Automobile Upholsterer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Automobile Upholsterers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,300.
  • California: $62,000.
  • Massachusetts: $61,200.

Top Paying Cities for Automobile Upholsterers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $70,900
  • San Francisco: $70,200
  • Oakland: $68,700

What Skills Can Increase an Automobile Upholsterer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.88% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Network Solutions (Mentioned in 5% Job Postings): Network Solutions offers everything you need to get online quickly. From website development to optimization, social media, online advertising and more, we'll have your business online in no time.
  • CNC (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Numerical control is the automated control of machining tools by means of a computer. A CNC machine processes a piece of material to meet specifications by following coded programmed instructions
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Customer Service 12.88%
Network Solutions 5%
CNC 1.24%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Automobile Upholsterer's salary.
  • Taking Ownership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Taking Ownership
 $61,258
9%
Process Improvement
 $60,696
8%
Verbal Communication
 $59,010
5%
Communicates Effectively
 $59,010
5%
Initiative
 $58,448
4%
Innovation
 $58,448
4%
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How Education impacts an Automobile Upholsterer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Automobile Upholsterers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Automobile Upholsterer with a No Diploma is between $52,976 and $58,040).

Automobile Upholsterer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Automobile Upholsterer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 11.1%
High School 66.7%
Associates 11.1%
Bachelors 11.1%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Automobile Upholsterer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Automobile Upholsterer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$50,500
Average $56,200/year
$62,700
$4,208
Average $4,683/month
$5,225
$971
Average $1,081/week
$1,206
$24
Average $27/hour
$30
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $62,700 $5,225 $1,206 $30
Average $56,200 $4,683 $1,081 $27
25th Percentile $50,500 $4,208 $971 $24

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Salary Trends for Automobile Upholsterer

Salaries for an Automobile Upholsterer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,292 in 2023 to around $47,546 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Automobile Upholsterer salary trends, .

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2024 $47,858
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