Upholsterers pay in Mississippi
$43,340avg. a year
$20.84 an hour · 2,410 employed
Upholsterers in Mississippi earn an average of $43,340 a year. That is $4,000 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $47,340.
$44,930Median pay
$20.84Average hourly
+35%Avg. pay since 2020
#30Of 42 states
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Upholsterers pay in Mississippi, charted
Pay over time
Mississippi, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Mississippi highlighted · tap a state
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Mississippi vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,340 | $22.76 |
| Mississippi | $43,340 | $20.84 |
| Arkansas | $49,790 | $23.94 |
| Louisiana | $47,780 | $22.97 |
| Alabama | $42,650 | $20.50 |
| Tennessee | $41,400 | $19.91 |
Related jobs in Mississippi
- Sewing Machine Operators$36,780
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,870
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,550
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$27,810
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,800
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$29,890
Average pay, Mississippi, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do upholsterers make in Mississippi?
The average is $43,340 a year, and the median is $44,930. That is $4,000 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $47,340.
What is the hourly wage in Mississippi?
$20.84 an hour on average; the median is $21.60.
How does Mississippi rank?
Mississippi ranks #30 of 42 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-6093. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national upholsterers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.