Upholsterers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $37,060 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $46,780
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $37,060
    75th
    $44,070
    90th
    $46,780

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 60% Median Upholsterers salary is 40% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,850
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $50,590
    Richmond, VA $47,560
    Monroe, MI $45,440
    Vermont $44,270

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,940
    Production Workers, All Other $37,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Springfield, MO is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Springfield, MO is 19.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.