Upholsterers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $38,100 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $32,250
90th percentile $47,160
Employed locally 260
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,250
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $38,100
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $47,160

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 58% Median Upholsterers salary is 42% 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
    Washington $51,610
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,240
    North Carolina $50,140

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Elkhart, IN is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.02 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Elkhart, IN is 17.5% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $32,250 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.