Upholsterer
Repair and re-cover furniture, auto interiors, and marine seating
About the profession
Upholsterers strip and rebuild upholstered furniture, automobile interiors, boat seating, and custom projects, working with fabric, leather, foam, and frames.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Upholstery Apprentice → Upholsterer → Senior Upholsterer → Shop Owner
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
65K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $35,000 - $43,000/year With equity/bonuses: $38,500 - $51,600 Top markets (SF/NYC): $40,000 - $52,000 Execute core tasks using Cutting and sewing…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Cutting and sewing 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $24,500 - $31,500 Year 2-3: Junior level $35,000 - $46,500 Year 4-6: Mid level $46,500 - $51,500 Year 7-10: Senior level $51,500 - $60,500 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
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You find the craft of a Upholsterer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Cutting and sewing and Foam work You communicate clearly with diverse…
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