Upholsterers Salary in Illinois
Upholsterers in Illinois earn a median of $42,450 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($46,340)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,300; the top 10% earn over $60,200. Nationally the range is $31,690 to $63,770.
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Upholsterers pay in Illinois
How much do upholsterers make in Illinois?
The median is $42,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,300 and the top 10% earn over $60,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for upholsterers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 42 (−8% vs. the national median of $46,340). Living costs are not included.