Upholsterers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $43,390 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.86
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $55,050
Employed locally 30
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $43,010
    50th (median)
    $43,390
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $55,050

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 50% Median Upholsterers salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Upholsterers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $60,800
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,840

    Nearby metros — Upholsterers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,240
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,810

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Albany, NY is $20.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.46 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Albany, NY is 6.1% below the national median of $46,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Upholsterers in Albany?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,010.