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BLSSalary

Paperhangers Salary (2025)

Based on 1,570 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$53,730
$25.83/hr
Annual Median
$52,140
$25.07/hr
Bottom 10%
$36,020
$17.32/hr
Top 10%
$69,050
$33.20/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$36,020
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$44,890
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$52,140
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$60,180
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$69,050

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$36K

25th

$45K

Median

$52K

75th

$60K

90th

$69K

Highest Paying States for Paperhangers

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
California$70,790
New York$62,040
Missouri$58,790
Pennsylvania$57,550
Washington$53,620
Indiana$51,530
Ohio$51,120
South Carolina$50,280
Colorado$49,970
Wisconsin$48,750

Geographic Salary Variation

Paperhangers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $70,790 per year, while Wisconsin has an average of $48,750 — a difference of $22,040. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Paperhangers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,570 workers were employed as Paperhangerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $53,730 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2142

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($36,020) represents entry-level or part-time Paperhangerss, while the 90th percentile ($69,050) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($52,140) is the midpoint — half of all Paperhangerss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.