Upholsterers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,470 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Atlanta earn between $37,570 and $59,310.
- $31K10th
- $38K25th
- $48KMedian
- $59K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,160 | $4,097 | $23.63 |
| Median | $47,630 | $3,969 | $22.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,570 | $3,131 | $18.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,310 | $4,942 | $28.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Atlanta earn 4% less than the Georgia average ($51,050) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $49,160 | $47,630 | $31,240 | $70,470 | 240 |
| Georgia | $51,050 | $50,760 | $29,320 | $73,480 | 780 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $49,160, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $39,975 a year, or $3,331 a month and $1,538 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $49,160 buys what about $49,132 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in nearby metro areas
- Greenville, SC$42,950
- Birmingham, AL$39,220
- Knoxville, TN$44,580
- Nashville, TN$44,440
- Hickory, NC$58,120
- Charleston, SC$44,100
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Atlanta?
$23.63 an hour on average, and $22.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $39,975 a year ($3,331 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,160.
Do upholsterers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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