Upholsterers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $48,570 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.35
10th percentile $28,990
90th percentile $69,510
Employed locally 260
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,990
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $48,570
    75th
    $57,520
    90th
    $69,510

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 56% Median Upholsterers salary is 44% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,400
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $51,950
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $43,720
    Michigan $43,120
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,210

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,490
    Production Workers, All Other$40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Atlanta, GA is $23.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.88 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.2% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $28,990 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.