Upholsterers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $40,020 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.24
10th percentile $31,010
90th percentile $62,360
Employed locally 60
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,010
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $40,020
    75th
    $49,190
    90th
    $62,360

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 42% Median Upholsterers salary is 58% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,850
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $49,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,530
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $47,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,110

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Raleigh, NC is $19.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.16 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Raleigh, NC is 13.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $31,010 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.