Upholsterers pay range in Jacksonville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,770 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Jacksonville earn between $36,200 and $46,930.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $36KMedian
- $47K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,970 | $3,498 | $20.18 |
| Median | $36,200 | $3,017 | $17.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,200 | $3,017 | $17.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,930 | $3,911 | $22.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Jacksonville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Jacksonville earn about the same as the Florida average ($43,220) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $41,970 | $36,200 | $35,690 | $58,770 | 90 |
| Florida | $43,220 | $37,840 | $31,670 | $56,470 | 1,530 |
| United States | $47,340 | $46,340 | $31,690 | $63,770 | 20,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Upholsterers salary after taxes in Jacksonville
On the average salary of $41,970, a single filer in Jacksonville takes home about $35,903 a year, or $2,992 a month and $1,381 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jacksonville a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jacksonville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.5), so the average $41,970 buys what about $42,188 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Jacksonville ($48,830). A typical home costs $352,994, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in other Florida cities
Jacksonville ranks 6th of 7 Florida metro areas for this job; Palm Bay pays the most ($46,880).
Highest-paying cities for upholsterers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,380).
- San Jose, CA$67,380
- Seattle, WA$66,720
- Bridgeport, CT$61,350
- San Francisco, CA$59,910
- Providence, RI$58,700
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Upholsterers salary in Jacksonville: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Jacksonville?
$20.18 an hour on average, and $17.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Jacksonville?
About $35,903 a year ($2,992 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,970. Florida has no state income tax.
Do upholsterers earn more in Jacksonville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,340).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6093; area Jacksonville, FL (27260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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