Upholsterers Salary in Virginia

Upholsterers in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $45,360 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($42,070), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the upholsterers average at $38,350 and the median at $31,950 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,340.

Upholsterers average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$45,360
Virginia Beach$42,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$45,360	$47,560	$27,580	$36,833	98
Virginia Beach	$42,070	$44,450	$26,820	$34,378	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Upholsterers salary in other states

Upholsterers salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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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