Upholsterers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $46,320 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $51,740
Employed locally 290
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $46,320
    75th
    $49,150
    90th
    $51,740

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 55% Median Upholsterers salary is 45% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Phoenix, AZ is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.45 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.