Upholsterers in Maine make a median of $43,680 a year, or about $21 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Upholsterers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $29,790, 25th percentile $41,000, median $43,680, 75th percentile $50,110, 90th percentile $51,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level upholsterers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $43,680 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,790, and experienced upholsterers can clear $51,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,951/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 43.4% 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 Maine?▼
Maine 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 $44,708 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.
