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Upholsterers Salary in Idaho

Upholsterers in Idaho make a median of $41,320 a year, or about $19.87 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Idaho. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$41K
Median annual
$19.87/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$58K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $41K get you in Idaho?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,825/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,136/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$44,014/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,689/mo

About upholsterers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 20,990
Idaho employed: 130
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Idaho

Bar chart showing Upholsterers salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $31,460, 25th percentile $35,300, median $41,320, 75th percentile $48,360, 90th percentile $58,310. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$35KMedian$41K75th$48K90th$58K
Bar chart showing Upholsterers salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $31,460, 25th percentile $35,300, median $41,320, 75th percentile $48,360, 90th percentile $58,310. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level upholsterers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.

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Upholsterers salary by metro in Idaho

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Boise City$41K-1%60

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Frequently asked questions

How much do upholsterers make in Idaho?

The median is $41,320 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,460, and experienced upholsterers can clear $58,310. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $41K enough to live in Idaho?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,825/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 40.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a upholsterers salary go in Idaho?

Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median upholsterers salary is worth about $44,014 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do upholsterers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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