Upholsterers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,190
↑ 55.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Upholsterers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Upholsterers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 55.2% since 2011 ($29,770 → $46,190)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,190
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,190 | +8.1% |
| 2023 | $42,730 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | $39,600 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | $37,420 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | $36,250 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $35,130 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $34,480 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $33,660 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | $33,050 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $32,020 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $31,890 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | $30,750 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | $29,930 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $29,770 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.