Upholsterers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $58,240 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.00
10th percentile $43,560
90th percentile $114,490
Employed locally 60
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,560
    25th
    $49,410
    50th (median)
    $58,240
    75th
    $76,440
    90th
    $114,490

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 37% Median Upholsterers salary is 63% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,850
    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 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $48,840

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$88,990
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670
    Machinists$62,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in San Jose, CA is $28.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.83 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in San Jose, CA is 26.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $43,560 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,410.