Upholsterers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $47,110 +2% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $57,670
Employed locally 250
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $47,110
    75th
    $48,600
    90th
    $57,670

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 50% Median Upholsterers salary is 50% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $55,990
    Colorado $55,990
    North Dakota $51,370
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,650
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $50,590

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Portland, OR-WA is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.03 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.