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  1. Occupations
  2. Upholsterers

Upholsterers

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

SOC: 51-6093.00

Common Job Titles

  • Box Spring Upholsterer
  • Upholstered Goods Crafter
  • Upholsterer
  • Upholstery Cutter

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Upholsterers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

20,990

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $32,190. 25th percentile: U.S. $37,200. 50th percentile: U.S. $46,190. 75th percentile: U.S. $51,740. 90th percentile: U.S. $63,600. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$32,190
10% of workers earn the following or more$63,600
Workers on average earn$46,960

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Production and Processing3.1/5
  • Design3.0/5
  • Customer and Personal Service2.9/5
  • Mechanical2.8/5
  • Education and Training2.7/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • LibreOffice Draw

Tools & Equipment

  • Air compressors
  • Air staple guns
  • Arch punches
  • Button machines
  • Caning nippers
  • Canvas pliers
  • Clip remover tools
  • Combination squares
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Furniture Finishers 51-7021.00
  • Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 51-7011.00
  • Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 51-6041.00
  • Sewers, Hand 51-6051.00
  • Carpet Installers 47-2041.00

Moderately Similar

  • Sewing Machine Operators 51-6031.00
  • Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 51-9195.00
  • Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 51-2041.00
  • Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 51-9022.00
  • Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 51-9123.00

Related

  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 51-2011.00
  • Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 51-6042.00
  • Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 51-7042.00
  • Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 51-4192.00
  • Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 51-9031.00
  • Carpenters 47-2031.00
  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers 49-3021.00
  • Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 51-2051.00
  • Model Makers, Wood 51-7031.00
  • Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing 51-9195.03

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Associate's DegreeAutomotive Technology - Automotive Trim and UpholsteryIssuer: Riverside City College
  • CertificateAutomotive Technology - Automotive Trim and UpholsteryIssuer: Riverside City College
  • CertificateCertificate - Automotive UpholsteryIssuer: Clover Park Technical College
  • Short-Term CertificateUPHOLSTERYIssuer: Pueblo Community College
  • CertificateCertificate - UpholsteryIssuer: Spokane Community College
  • CertificateCertificate - Upholstery FundamentalsIssuer: Clover Park Technical College
  • CertificateCertificate - Furniture UpholsteryIssuer: Clover Park Technical College
  • CertificateAutomotive InteriorsIssuer: San Bernardino Valley College