The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Household furniture manufacturers
- Furniture repair shops
- Office furniture manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline. Furniture production is moving to other countries where labor costs are lower. As a result, there will be fewer jobs for upholsterers in this country. In addition, the use of more durable fabrics has led to a decline in the need for upholstery repairs in cars.
Demand for repairs will continue at a steady rate for valuable pieces of furniture. However, only the most experienced upholsters work on these pieces and job turnover is low.
Most job openings for upholsterers will be a result of people retiring or leaving the career for other work.
Upholsterers (CIS 100218)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
705 Very small |
& |
4.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
65 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
71 Small |
& |
5.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Cook County |
274 Very small |
& |
2.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
51 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Du Page County |
73 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
45 Very small |
& |
17.8% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| McHenry County |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
30 Very small |
& |
3.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
10 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
41 Very small |
& |
12.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| United States |
31,500 Small |
& |
-2.5% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
2,800 Very few |