Upholsterers

Top 3 Upholsterer Jobs

  • Senior Interior Designer - The Office of Charles de Lisle - Sausalito, CA

    Advanced understanding of the methods/process/manufacturing for upholstery , custom furnishings, lighting fabrication, drapery/soft goods, carpet qualities, and installation methods. * In-depth ...

  • HOUSEKEEPER (FULL TIME) - SSC Services for Education - Jackson, MS

    Shampoos carpets, rugs and upholstery . Dusts and polishes furniture and fittings. Cleans metal fixtures and fittings. Empties and cleans trash containers. Disposes of trash in a sanitary manner

  • Physician Surgery-Vascular - Competitive Salary - Arlington HealthCare - Bullhead City, AZ

    The Upholstery Shop

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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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