Upholsterers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $45,050 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $28,760
90th percentile $62,020
Employed locally 140
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,760
    25th
    $40,040
    50th (median)
    $45,050
    75th
    $48,990
    90th
    $62,020

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 60% Median Upholsterers salary is 40% 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
    Minnesota $56,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,840
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $51,950
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $46,900
    Mississippi $46,900
    Monroe, MI $45,440

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,410
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $55,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,210
    Machinists $57,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Detroit, MI is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.93 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Detroit, MI is 2.5% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $28,760 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,040.