Upholsterers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $43,000 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.67
10th percentile $19,990
90th percentile $61,860
Employed locally 50
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,990
    25th
    $20,150
    50th (median)
    $43,000
    75th
    $51,940
    90th
    $61,860

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 56% Median Upholsterers salary is 44% 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
    Madison, WI $60,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,530
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Wisconsin $45,530
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,920

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Milwaukee, WI is $20.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 6.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $19,990 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,150.