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Upholsterers Salary in Iowa

Upholsterers in Iowa earn a median of $42,610 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$42,610
vs. U.S. median
−8% ($46,340)
Rank among states
27 of 42
Jobs in the state
80

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,660; the top 10% earn over $52,980. Nationally the range is $31,690 to $63,770.

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Upholsterers pay in Iowa

How much do upholsterers make in Iowa?

The median is $42,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,660 and the top 10% earn over $52,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for upholsterers?

On pay alone it ranks 27 of 42 (−8% vs. the national median of $46,340). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses