Upholsterers pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,210 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Baltimore earn between $47,360 and $56,360.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $51KMedian
- $56K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,990 | $4,332 | $25.00 |
| Median | $50,590 | $4,216 | $24.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,360 | $3,947 | $22.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,360 | $4,697 | $27.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Baltimore earn about the same as the Maryland average ($51,470) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $51,990 | $50,590 | $38,540 | $64,210 | 90 |
| Maryland | $51,470 | $50,270 | $38,550 | $63,430 | 200 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $51,990, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $41,696 a year, or $3,475 a month and $1,604 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $51,990 buys what about $49,757 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$43,640
- Philadelphia, PA$49,010
- Richmond, VA$45,360
- Virginia Beach, VA$42,070
- New York, NY$52,450
- Pittsburgh, PA$44,790
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Baltimore?
$24.99 an hour on average, and $24.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $41,696 a year ($3,475 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,990. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do upholsterers earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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