Upholsterers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $44,980 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $56,590
Employed locally 30
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $44,980
    75th
    $45,660
    90th
    $56,590

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 55% Median Upholsterers salary is 45% 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
    Minnesota $56,840

    Nearby metros — Upholsterers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,850
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $46,970
    Wisconsin $45,530
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $43,390

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,000
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,180
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $60,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Charleston, SC is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.21 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Charleston, SC is 2.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.