O*NET-SOC 51-6093.00

Upholsterers

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.507/2016
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.1207/2016
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.007/2016
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.007/2016
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.007/2016
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.007/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.14.007/2016
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.34.007/2016
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.24.007/2016
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8807/2016
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.7507/2016
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.7507/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples.Core5607/2016
Measure and cut new covering materials, using patterns and measuring and cutting instruments, following sketches and design specifications.Core5507/2016
Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, or foam padding to form smooth, rounded surfaces.Core5607/2016
Make, restore, or create custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.Core5407/2016
Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces.Core5507/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.8811/2023
Artistic3.111/2023
Conventional2.9411/2023
Investigative1.8811/2023
Social1.3411/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.