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Upholsterers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$67,380
- San Francisco$59,910
- San Diego$50,400
- Sacramento$48,550
- Los Angeles$48,140
- Riverside$47,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $67,380 | $57,560 | $51,060 | $53,914 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $59,910 | $57,610 | $49,910 | $48,531 | 116 |
| San Diego | $50,400 | $49,000 | $47,490 | $41,460 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $48,550 | $48,700 | $39,370 | $40,084 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $48,140 | $47,630 | $42,240 | $39,780 | 114 |
| Riverside | $47,850 | $48,730 | $41,520 | $39,564 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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