Upholsterers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,080 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Louisville earn between $45,080 and $45,090.
- $39K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $45K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,770 | $3,731 | $21.52 |
| Median | $45,090 | $3,758 | $21.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,080 | $3,757 | $21.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,090 | $3,758 | $21.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Louisville earn 6% more than the Kentucky average ($42,190) and 5% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $44,770 | $45,090 | $38,650 | $50,080 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $42,190 | $41,690 | $38,020 | $45,090 | 80 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $44,770, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $35,718 a year, or $2,977 a month and $1,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $36,840 | $3,070 |
| Working in KY | $35,718 | $2,977 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $44,770 buys what about $48,102 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$43,810
- Indianapolis, IN$45,270
- Nashville, TN$44,440
- Knoxville, TN$44,580
- Elkhart, IN$45,020
- Toledo, OH$40,190
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 Louisville: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Louisville?
$21.52 an hour on average, and $21.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $35,718 a year ($2,977 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,770. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do upholsterers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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