Upholsterers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $37,070 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $51,810
Employed locally 400
National median $46,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $37,070
    50th (median)
    $37,070
    75th
    $42,420
    90th
    $51,810

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,850
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $49,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,530
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $47,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,110

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,370
    Production Workers, All Other $35,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,520
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Upholsterers make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Upholsterers in Winston, NC is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.53 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Upholsterers salaries?

    The median Upholsterers salary in Winston, NC is 19.7% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Upholsterers (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,070.