Upholsterers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $40,100 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.28
10th percentile $33,510
90th percentile $68,450
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,510
    25th
    $35,100
    50th (median)
    $40,100
    75th
    $61,360
    90th
    $68,450

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Upholsterers salary vs area income 58% Median Upholsterers salary is 42% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $44,600
    Kansas City, MO-KS $40,330

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,790
    Machinists $47,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Wichita, KS is $19.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.16 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Wichita, KS is 13.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $33,510 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,100.