Upholsterers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $43,140 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.74
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $55,100
Employed locally 70
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $43,140
    75th
    $46,780
    90th
    $55,100

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 45% Median Upholsterers salary is 55% 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
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $51,950
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $48,380
    South Carolina $46,040
    Connecticut $46,020
    Utah $43,150
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $40,090

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,240
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Bakers $37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Salt Lake City, UT is $20.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.49 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 6.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.