Upholsterers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $48,890 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $33,790
90th percentile $62,440
Employed locally 60
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,790
    25th
    $41,490
    50th (median)
    $48,890
    75th
    $55,100
    90th
    $62,440

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 52% Median Upholsterers salary is 48% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $48,840

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,080
    Production Workers, All Other $37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,880
    Bakers $39,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Sacramento, CA is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Sacramento, CA is 5.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $33,790 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,490.