Upholsterers

Top 3 Upholsterer Jobs

  • Upholsterer - Alumaweld Boats - Medford, OR

    Alumaweld Boats in business since 1971 and under new management/ownership is looking to add an upholsterer /top maker to our team. If you have experience sewing and doing upholstery , we would like to ...

  • Upholsterer - SugarHouse Industries - Midvale, UT

    This marine upholstery trimmer position earns a competitive salary of $35,000 - $65,000 , depending on experience. In addition to competitive pay and our supportive culture , we offer our ...

  • Upholsterer Apprentice - Artistic Upholstery LLC - Albuquerque, NM

    Upholsterer Apprentice Learn the trade of furniture upholstery , we reupholster antiques and fine furnishings. You must know how to read a ruler or measuring tape, should know how to recognize ...

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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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