Upholsterers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $34,400 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.54
10th percentile $33,370
90th percentile $63,360
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,370
    25th
    $34,060
    50th (median)
    $34,400
    75th
    $53,000
    90th
    $63,360

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,460
    Minnesota $56,840

    Nearby metros — Upholsterers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $50,920
    Oklahoma $42,390
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,990

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,710
    Machinists $53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Tulsa, OK is $16.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Tulsa, OK is 25.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $33,370 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,060.