Upholsterers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $55,990 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $90,070
Employed locally 240
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $55,990
    75th
    $80,780
    90th
    $90,070

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,840

    Nearby metros — Upholsterers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,460
    Colorado $55,990
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $50,590
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,110

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Denver, CO is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.29 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Denver, CO is 21.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.