Paperhangers Salary
The median paperhangers salary in the United States is $52,140 per year ($25.07/hour). Salaries range from $36,020 at the entry level to $69,050+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,570 paperhangers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 5.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$52,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.07
per hour
Employment
1,570
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,020
25th percentile
$44,890
Median
$52,140
75th percentile
$60,180
90th percentile
$69,050
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+5.3%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Paperhangers Salary by State
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$46K$63K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$63K
+20%
Pennsylvania
$62K
+19%
New York
$60K
+16%
Missouri
$60K
+14%
Indiana
$55K
+5%
Wisconsin
$52K
-1%
Florida
$49K
-6%
North Carolina
$49K
-7%
Colorado
$48K
-8%
Ohio
$48K
-8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $62,790 | +20.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $61,800 | +18.5% |
| New York | $60,230 | +15.5% |
| Missouri | $59,560 | +14.2% |
| Indiana | $54,810 | +5.1% |
| Wisconsin | $51,500 | -1.2% |
| Florida | $48,780 | -6.4% |
| North Carolina | $48,590 | -6.8% |
| Colorado | $48,180 | -7.6% |
| Ohio | $47,830 | -8.3% |
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Paperhangers Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,270 | +36.7% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $63,450 | +21.7% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,990 | +15.1% |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $58,550 | +12.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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