Upholsterers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for upholsterers is $21.67 an hour ($45,080 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($46,340). Indiana ranks 18th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for upholsterers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.84 | $35,020 |
| 25% of workers | $18.21 | $37,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.67 | $45,080 |
| 75% of workers | $24.73 | $51,430 |
| 90% of workers | $28.15 | $58,550 |
Upholsterers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen | $45,590 | 230 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $42,240 | 170 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for upholsterers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2.3% over ten years, declining · about 1,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $45,550 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $60,180 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $38,440 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,400 |
| Furniture Finishers | $43,220 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $38,810 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $30,930 |
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