Upholsterers
SOC Code: 51-6093 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Upholsterers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $45,843 | $55,869 | $65,874 | $75,899 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,392 | $51,813 | $62,254 | $72,675 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $40,685 | $51,085 | $61,485 | $71,885 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $39,978 | $50,045 | $60,091 | $70,158 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39,978 | $50,045 | $60,091 | $70,158 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $39,978 | $50,045 | $60,091 | $70,158 |
| Elmira, NY | $39,978 | $50,045 | $60,091 | $70,158 |
| Ithaca, NY | $39,978 | $50,045 | $60,091 | $70,158 |
| Kingston, NY | $39,978 | $50,045 | $60,091 | $70,158 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $43,805 | $52,541 | $61,256 | $69,992 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.1 |
| Design | 3.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.9 |
| Mechanical | 2.8 |
| Education and Training | 2.7 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
| Building and Construction | 2.4 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 56.2% |
| Less than high school | 43.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples.
- Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, or foam padding to form smooth, rounded surfaces.
- Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs, and webbing to locate defects.
- Attach fasteners, grommets, buttons, buckles, ornamental trim, and other accessories to covers or frames, using hand tools.
- Remove covering, webbing, padding, or defective springs from workpieces, using hand tools such as hammers and tack pullers.
- Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces.
- Make, restore, or create custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.
- Measure and cut new covering materials, using patterns and measuring and cutting instruments, following sketches and design specifications.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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