Upholsterers Salary in Indiana

Upholsterers in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $45,270 a year) and the least in Elkhart ($45,020), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the upholsterers average at $45,650 and the median at $45,080 for 1,400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,340.

Upholsterers average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$45,270
Elkhart$45,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$45,270	$42,240	$38,150	$36,332	96
Elkhart	$45,020	$45,590	$38,210	$36,153	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Upholsterers salary in other states

Upholsterers salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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.
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.

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