Upholsterers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $46,220 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $29,340
90th percentile $64,860
Employed locally 90
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,340
    25th
    $36,390
    50th (median)
    $46,220
    75th
    $49,200
    90th
    $64,860

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 67% Median Upholsterers salary is 33% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,720
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,230
    Ohio $40,400
    Toledo, OH $39,510
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $38,580
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $33,820

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,120
    Machinists$57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Cleveland, OH is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $29,340 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,390.