Upholsterers pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,960 or more. The middle half of upholsterers in Pittsburgh earn between $36,390 and $48,010.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $43KMedian
- $48K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,790 | $3,732 | $21.53 |
| Median | $43,250 | $3,604 | $20.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,390 | $3,032 | $17.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,010 | $4,001 | $23.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Upholsterers pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Upholsterers in Pittsburgh earn 3% more than the Pennsylvania average ($43,370) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($47,340). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $46,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $44,790 | $43,250 | $30,150 | $77,960 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,370 | $42,860 | $31,520 | $60,050 | 280 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $44,790, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $36,794 a year, or $3,066 a month and $1,415 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for upholsterers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $44,790 buys what about $47,311 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Upholsterers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 2nd of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($49,010).
- Philadelphia$49,010
- Pittsburgh$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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do upholsterers make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$21.54 an hour on average, and $20.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level upholsterers salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the upholsterers take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $36,794 a year ($3,066 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,790. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do upholsterers earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.29, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.29).
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