Average Salary for Paperhangers
SOC 47-2142 · Construction and Extraction Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Paperhangers in the United States is $48,260 ($23.20/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $35,020 at the 10th percentile to $69,470 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 1,520 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 46.6% since 2014.
Median Annual
$48,260
Mean Annual
$51,900
10th Pct
$35,020
75th Pct
$58,470
Employment
1,520
Salary Distribution
$35k
10th
$41k
25th
$48k
Median
$58k
75th
$69k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,190 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,510 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,260 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $58,240 |
| California | $57,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,630 |
| New York | $56,360 |
| Oklahoma | $51,810 |
| Michigan | $47,160 |
| Florida | $47,060 |
| Colorado | $46,830 |
| Ohio | $44,740 |
| Wisconsin | $39,130 |
| North Carolina | $35,740 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Paperhangers broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $57,740 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $57,330 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | $57,330 |
| Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $57,330 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $51,810 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $51,810 |
| Construction | $51,510 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $48,260 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | $47,330 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $46,910 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $46,910 |
| Residential Building Construction | $42,740 |
| Construction of Buildings | $42,740 |
| Specialized Design Services | $40,170 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,260 |
| 2023 | $48,460 |
| 2022 | $44,930 |
| 2021 | $47,610 |
| 2020 | $43,560 |
| 2019 | $40,520 |
| 2018 | $38,090 |
| 2017 | $37,030 |
| 2016 | $33,770 |
| 2015 | $33,590 |
| 2014 | $32,930 |