Upholsterers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $42,450 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.41
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $66,540
Employed locally 100
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $39,710
    50th (median)
    $42,450
    75th
    $49,280
    90th
    $66,540

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 46% Median Upholsterers salary is 54% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $50,380
    Connecticut $46,020
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $43,390

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,650
    Machinists $62,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $55,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Hartford, CT is $20.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.99 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Hartford, CT is 8.1% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,710.