Upholsterers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $57,460 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $45,320
90th percentile $78,010
Employed locally 230
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,320
    25th
    $49,280
    50th (median)
    $57,460
    75th
    $63,580
    90th
    $78,010

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 51% Median Upholsterers salary is 49% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,840
    Minnesota $56,840

    Nearby metros — Upholsterers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $51,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,240
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,810
    Iowa $49,670
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,110

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $94,910
    Machinists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Seattle, WA is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.04 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Seattle, WA is 24.4% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $45,320 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,280.