Upholsterers pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,480 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Monroe earn between $36,770 and $59,480.
- $33K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $59K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,360 | $3,780 | $21.81 |
| Median | $45,440 | $3,787 | $21.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,770 | $3,064 | $17.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,480 | $4,957 | $28.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Monroe vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Monroe earn 3% less than the Michigan average ($46,880) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $45,360 | $45,440 | $32,860 | $59,480 | n/a |
| Michigan | $46,880 | $44,890 | $36,770 | $60,300 | 500 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $45,360, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $36,945 a year, or $3,079 a month and $1,421 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 (2025 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $45,360 buys what about $48,518 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($46,240). A typical home costs $269,112, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in other Michigan cities
Monroe ranks 2nd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($46,440).
- Detroit$46,440
- Monroe$45,360
- Grand Rapids$43,410
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 Monroe: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Monroe?
$21.81 an hour on average, and $21.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Monroe?
About $36,945 a year ($3,079 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,360.
Do upholsterers earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Monroe, MI (33780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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).
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