What is the salary of a Upholsterer?

The typical salary range is $32,332 - $64,665 per year.

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Supply Chain & ProductionDeclining

Upholsterer

Operational-level

Also known as: Aircraft Seat Upholsterer, Arm Maker, Arm Rest Builder, Automobile Upholsterer (Auto Upholsterer)

Supply Chain & ProductionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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

UpholsteryFurniture MakingTextile ArtsCraftsmanshipProductionManufacturingSkilled TradesSkilled TradeTechnical

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

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

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-2.3%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,700

per year (US)

Jobs today

22,700

in 2025 → 22,200 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

Low

Working in a team

Moderate

Contact with others

Moderate

Freedom to make decisions

Moderate

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

Moderate

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Opérateur de machine à coudre
Assistant de production textile
Coupeur de tissus

Upholsterer

Where it can lead

Maître tapissier
Fabricant de meubles sur mesure
Gérant d'atelier de tapisserie

Impact of AI on this Job

AI's impact on upholsterers will likely be incremental, primarily assisting with design software for patterns, optimizing material cutting for efficiency, or managing inventory. The core hands-on craft, requiring tactile skill and aesthetic judgment for custom pieces and repairs, is highly resistant to full automation. AI may streamline some preparatory tasks, allowing upholsterers to focus more on intricate workmanship.

Salary

$46,340

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position