Upholsterers

What Upholsterers Do

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

Upholsterer Salaries

• 2020 employment: 32,100
• May 2021 median annual wage: $37,420

Job Outlook for Upholsterers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: 1,400
• Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become an Upholsterer

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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