Upholsterers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $37,630 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.09
10th percentile $32,300
90th percentile $50,930
Employed locally 190
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,300
    25th
    $33,750
    50th (median)
    $37,630
    75th
    $45,830
    90th
    $50,930

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 53% Median Upholsterers salary is 47% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $46,480
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $46,260
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,920
    Jacksonville, FL $44,600
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $44,260
    Florida $42,540

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Tampa, FL is $18.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.75 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Tampa, FL is 18.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $32,300 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,750.