ANZSCO 39332.4Low RiskShortage

Upholsterers

Other Technicians and Trades Workers · Textile, Clothing and Footwear Trades Workers

0.0out of 10
Low Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$1,527

Full-time workers

Employment

1,800

Total workers

10yr Growth

+6.0%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

Shortage

Key Insight

Upholsterers is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation15.0%
Augmentation45.0%

Key Tasks

  • Conferring with clients to determine materials and cost of furniture items to be made or repaired
  • Making and repairing wooden frames, and removing and replacing defective springs
  • Removing coverings, webbing and padding from old furniture
  • Securing material, padding, springs and webbing to articles to be upholstered
  • Measuring and cutting materials and covering furniture
  • Seaming cushions and joining sections of covering material
  • Attaching ornamental trims, braids and buttons
  • Padding and covering spring units to upholster mattresses
  • May finish wooden surfaces on furniture
  • May remove stains from fabric

Employment Projections to 2035

Median Age

37

Female Share

N/A

Part-Time Share

N/A

Skill Level

3 / 5