Upholsterers pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,470 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Lincoln earn between $29,130 and $53,110.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $44KMedian
- $53K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,950 | $3,996 | $23.05 |
| Median | $44,220 | $3,685 | $21.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,130 | $2,428 | $14.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,110 | $4,426 | $25.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Lincoln earn 20% more than the Nebraska average ($39,850) and about the same as the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $47,950 | $44,220 | $29,130 | $87,470 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $39,850 | $29,960 | $28,520 | $53,110 | 110 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $47,950, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $39,406 a year, or $3,284 a month and $1,516 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $47,950 buys what about $52,358 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in nearby metro areas
- Kansas City, MO$48,860
- Wichita, KS$44,470
- Springfield, MO$41,990
- Tulsa, OK$41,770
- Minneapolis, MN$48,810
- Oklahoma City, OK$51,510
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Lincoln?
$23.05 an hour on average, and $21.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $39,406 a year ($3,284 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,950.
Do upholsterers earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.1%.
- 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 2.09, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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