Upholsterers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for upholsterers is $20.64 an hour ($42,930 a year). About 710 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($46,340). Texas ranks 24th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for upholsterers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.11 | $29,360 |
| 25% of workers | $17.26 | $35,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.64 | $42,930 |
| 75% of workers | $23.29 | $48,450 |
| 90% of workers | $29.68 | $61,730 |
Upholsterers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $44,700 | 60 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $43,520 | 280 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $41,820 | 140 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sewing Machine Operators | $31,000 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $38,340 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $48,490 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $40,010 |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | $30,620 |
| Furniture Finishers | $36,350 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $38,170 |
| Carpet Installers | $43,610 |
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