Upholsterers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $48,840 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $62,110
Employed locally 90
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $46,610
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $54,720
    90th
    $62,110

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 48% Median Upholsterers salary is 52% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $48,890

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in San Diego, CA is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in San Diego, CA is 5.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,610.