Upholsterers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $57,850 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $74,480
Employed locally 170
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $57,850
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $74,480

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 43% Median Upholsterers salary is 57% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,840
    Minnesota $56,840

    Nearby metros — Upholsterers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,240
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,650
    North Carolina $50,140
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $49,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $48,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $48,840

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,950
    Bakers $45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in San Francisco, CA is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.03 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in San Francisco, CA is 25.2% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.