Inside Upholsterer Salary in the United States

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inside Upholsterer in the United States is $56,553 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,094
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,862 to $63,117
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,681
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Inside Upholsterer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,117 $5,260 $1,214 $30
Average $56,553 $4,713 $1,088 $27
25th Percentile $50,862 $4,238 $978 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Inside Upholsterer Salaries

An Inside 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 Inside Upholsterer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Inside 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): $54,192
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,362
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,553
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,256
  • Expert (over 8 years): $59,449
Levels Salary
Entry Level Inside Upholsterer$54,192
Intermediate Level Inside Upholsterer$54,362
Senior Level Inside Upholsterer$56,553
Specialist Level Inside Upholsterer$59,256
Expert Level Inside Upholsterer$59,449
$54,192 0 yr
$54,362 < 2 yrs
$56,553 2-4 yrs
$59,256 5-8 yrs
$59,449 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

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

  • District of Columbia: $62,615.
  • California: $62,378.
  • Massachusetts: $61,546.

Top Paying Cities for Inside 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: $71,330
  • San Francisco: $70,549
  • Oakland: $69,062

What Skills Can Increase an Inside 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 Inside 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
 $61,642
9%
Process Improvement
 $61,077
8%
Verbal Communication
 $59,380
5%
Communicates Effectively
 $59,380
5%
Initiative
 $58,815
4%
Innovation
 $58,815
4%
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How Education impacts an Inside Upholsterer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Inside 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 Inside Upholsterer with a No Diploma is between $53,138 and $58,280).

Inside Upholsterer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Inside 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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Inside Upholsterer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Inside 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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$50,862
Average $56,553/year
$63,117
$4,238
Average $4,713/month
$5,260
$978
Average $1,088/week
$1,214
$24
Average $27/hour
$30
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $63,117 $5,260 $1,214 $30
Average $56,553 $4,713 $1,088 $27
25th Percentile $50,862 $4,238 $978 $24

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Salary Trends for Inside Upholsterer

Salaries for an Inside Upholsterer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,152 in 2023 to around $47,408 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Inside Upholsterer salary trends, .

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