Skilled Trades

Upholsterers

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

Median salary

$46,190

Typical range

$32k – $64k

Job outlook

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

•Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples.
•Measure and cut new covering materials, using patterns and measuring and cutting instruments, following sketches and design specifications.
•Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, or foam padding to form smooth, rounded surfaces.
•Make, restore, or create custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.
•Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces.

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