DOL Median (California)
$35,422
vs National
-5.6%
National: $37,534BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,575
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,422
-5.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,534
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Upholsterers in California earns $35,422 in nominal terms, which is 5.6% below the national average of $37,534. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,575 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Upholstery Inc | $38,397 | 1 |
| ENCINITAS CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY | $35,422 | 1 |
| CAMBRIDGE OF CALIFORNIA INC | $32,698 | 1 |
| Young Sung U.S.A., Inc | N/A | 1 |
| MANUELS UPHOLSTERY | N/A | 1 |
| SARDO BUS & COACH UPHOLSTERY, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| AAU, Inc. dba Arthurs Auto Upholstery | N/A | 1 |
| SPECIALTY INTERIOR MANUFACTURING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| CUSTOMCRAFT UPHOLSTERS INC | N/A | 1 |
| SELLATURA ITALIA, INC. DBA: TURIN MODEL, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Upholsterers make in California?
The median Upholsterers salary in California is $35,422 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Upholsterers?
A Upholsterers in California earns 5.6% less than the national median of $37,534, or $25,575 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.