Upholsterers in Virginia make a median of $39,310 a year, or about $18.9 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Upholsterers salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $30,650, 25th percentile $30,950, median $39,310, 75th percentile $45,910, 90th percentile $55,420. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level upholsterers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $39,310 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,650, and experienced upholsterers can clear $55,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,657/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 61.9% 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 Virginia?▼
Virginia 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 $41,471 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.
