Paperhangers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$48,260
↑ 27.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Paperhangers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Paperhangers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.8% since 2011 ($37,760 → $48,260)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $48,460
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 7.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,260 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | $48,460 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | $44,930 | -5.6% |
| 2021 | $47,610 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | $43,560 | +7.5% |
| 2019 | $40,520 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | $38,090 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $37,030 | +9.7% |
| 2016 | $33,770 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | $33,590 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $32,930 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | $33,670 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | $34,600 | -8.4% |
| 2011 | $37,760 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.