Upholsterers Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,580 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $56,160
Employed locally 50
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $28,860
    50th (median)
    $38,580
    75th
    $47,980
    90th
    $56,160

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,230
    Machinists$43,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Southern Ohio is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Southern Ohio is 16.5% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,860.