Upholsterers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $38,860 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.68
10th percentile $28,630
90th percentile $55,380
Employed locally 270
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,630
    25th
    $34,450
    50th (median)
    $38,860
    75th
    $46,010
    90th
    $55,380

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 45% Median Upholsterers salary is 55% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,070

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Dallas, TX is $18.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.33 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Dallas, TX is 15.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $28,630 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,450.