Upholsterers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $47,440 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $61,600
Employed locally 960
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $42,980
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $50,610
    90th
    $61,600

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 51% Median Upholsterers salary is 49% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,850
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,650
    North Carolina $50,140
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $49,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $48,890

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,850
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Los Angeles, CA is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.33 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 2.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,980.