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Will AI replace upholsterers?AI replacement risk 22% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$46,340
25th–75th pct. $37,340–$54,580
Top pay (est.)
$82,900
Top 10% $63,770
Pay in 5 years
$53,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$61,600est.
$53,000–$71,600
Outlook score
40/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
22%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−2.3%
1,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Upholsterers? AI replacement risk

22%
Low
Ranked #147 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Upholsterers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.1
Monitoring
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Operations Monitoring
2.9
Service Orientation
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
3.2
Design
2.9
Customer and Personal Service
2.8
Mechanical
2.6
Mathematics
2.5
Education and Training
2.2
Personnel and Human Resources
2.1
Building and Construction
2.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkThinking CreativelyMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionFinger DexterityVisualizationManual DexterityVisual Color Discrimination

Education of workers

High school diploma
56%
Less than high school
44%

Training before entry

None / short demo
37%
6–12 months
15%
2–4 years
8%
4–10 years
8%
1–3 months
7%
3–6 months
3%

Related work experience

1–2 years
49%
3–6 months
13%
None
10%
Up to 1 month
10%
Over 10 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.