The median annual wage for Upholsterers in California is $47,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,560.
Pay spans roughly $35,240 at the 10th percentile to $62,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.00 per hour. An estimated 1,880 people work as upholsterers in California.
| Median (annual) | $47,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.00 |
| 10th percentile | $35,240 |
| 90th percentile | $62,400 |
| Employment | 1,880 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.