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Upholsterers

Median Salary
42,730
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

63%

Self-employed

31%

Private not for profit

2%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

0%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$34,190

10%

$42,730

Median

$54,080

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    56%

  • Less than high school

    43%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Upholstery/Upholsterer

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • Design
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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