What are the main factors that influence an Upholsterer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Upholsterer's salary?

An Upholsterer's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,331 for beginners, reaching about $58,784 at mid-level, and approach $61,796 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Upholsterer?

Upholsterer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Upholsterer roles are District of Columbia $62,239, California $62,003, Massachusetts $61,177. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Upholsterer roles make?

Salaries for Upholsterer level roles vary by specialization: Inside Upholsterer: $56,533; Automobile Upholsterer: $56,300; Furniture Upholsterer: $56,220.

Upholsterer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Upholsterer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Upholsterer in Rhode Island is $58,282 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,135
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,340 to $65,009
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,930

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Upholsterer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,009	$5,417	$1,250	$31
Average	$58,282	$4,857	$1,121	$28
25th Percentile	$52,340	$4,362	$1,007	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Upholsterer Salaries

An 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Upholsterer	$56,331
Intermediate Level Upholsterer	$56,508
Senior Level Upholsterer	$58,784
Specialist Level Upholsterer	$61,595
Expert Level Upholsterer	$61,796

How Do 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 Upholsterers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,239.
California: $62,003.
Massachusetts: $61,177.

District of Columbia $62,239 California $62,003 Massachusetts $61,177 Washington $60,952 New Jersey $60,929 Alaska $60,851 Connecticut $60,075 New York $59,760

Hawaii $58,754 Rhode Island $58,282 Maryland $57,961 Minnesota $57,523 Colorado $57,354 Illinois $57,298 Oregon $57,084 Delaware $56,927

New Hampshire $56,828 Virginia $56,606 Pennsylvania $55,960 Nevada $55,634 North Dakota $55,527 Michigan $55,359 Wisconsin $55,297 Vermont $55,173

Texas $54,830 Maine $54,808 Arizona $54,774 Ohio $54,735 Georgia $54,217 Indiana $53,959 Wyoming $53,908 Utah $53,830

Iowa $53,796 Kansas $53,526 Louisiana $53,447 North Carolina $53,419 Missouri $53,408 Florida $53,189 Montana $53,071 Nebraska $52,958

Kentucky $52,896 South Carolina $52,672 Tennessee $52,531 Idaho $52,475 New Mexico $52,064 Oklahoma $51,975 Alabama $51,643 South Dakota $51,086

Arkansas $50,783 West Virginia $50,620 Mississippi $50,131

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Adamsville: $59,237
Albion: $58,254
Ashaway: $59,462

Adamsville, RI $59,237 Albion, RI $58,254 Ashaway, RI $59,462 Barrington, RI $58,254 Block Island, RI $59,153 Bradford, RI $59,423 Bristol, RI $58,197 Carolina, RI $58,939

Charlestown, RI $59,001 Chepachet, RI $58,141 Clayville, RI $58,197 Coventry, RI $58,141 West Greenwich, RI $58,102 East Greenwich, RI $58,180 Exeter, RI $59,423 Fiskeville, RI $58,254

Forestdale, RI $58,197 Foster, RI $58,102 Glendale, RI $58,102 Greene, RI $58,754 Greenville, RI $58,254 Harmony, RI $58,237 Harrisville, RI $58,141 Hope, RI $58,254

Hope Valley, RI $59,462 Hopkinton, RI $59,479 Jamestown, RI $58,883 Kenyon, RI $59,406 Little Compton, RI $59,215 Manville, RI $58,254 Mapleville, RI $58,102 Newport, RI $58,894

Middletown, RI $59,142 North Kingstown, RI $58,085 North Scituate, RI $58,237 Oakland, RI $58,158 Pascoag, RI $58,124 Pawtucket, RI $58,254 Central Falls, RI $58,254 Cumberland, RI $58,254

Lincoln, RI $58,254 Portsmouth, RI $58,658 Prudence Island, RI $58,141 Rockville, RI $59,479 Saunderstown, RI $58,917 Shannock, RI $59,389 Slatersville, RI $58,197 Slocum, RI $58,917

Tiverton, RI $59,254 Wakefield, RI $58,855 Kingston, RI $58,866 Narragansett, RI $58,877 Peace Dale, RI $58,855 Warren, RI $58,237 Warwick, RI $58,254 Westerly, RI $59,496

West Kingston, RI $58,900 West Warwick, RI $58,254 Wood River Junction, RI $59,423 Woonsocket, RI $58,197 North Smithfield, RI $58,237 Wyoming, RI $59,406 Providence, RI $58,254 Cranston, RI $58,254

North Providence, RI $58,254 East Providence, RI $58,254 Riverside, RI $58,254 Rumford, RI $58,254 Smithfield, RI $58,254 Johnston, RI $58,254

Upholsterer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$52,340

Average $58,282/year

$65,009

$4,362

Average $4,857/month

$5,417

$1,007

Average $1,121/week

$1,250

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,009	$5,417	$1,250	$31
Average	$58,282	$4,857	$1,121	$28
25th Percentile	$52,340	$4,362	$1,007	$25

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