Paperhangers Wages
SOC 47-2142 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Paperhangers is $48,460 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $36,400 and the 90th percentile is $79,390, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
1,830
P10
$36,400
P25
$40,760
Median
$48,460
P75
$60,820
P90
$79,390
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Paperhangers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,460 | $54,020 | $36,400 | $79,390 | 1,830 | — |
| 2022 | $44,930 | $49,030 | $30,250 | $71,220 | 2,220 | -7.28% |
| 2021 | $47,610 | $51,560 | $29,590 | $75,940 | 2,340 | +5.96% |
| 2020 | $43,560 | $49,820 | $27,070 | $91,340 | 2,820 | -8.51% |
Wages by State (2023)
State-level OEWS wage estimates for Paperhangers. The highest median is in New Jersey at $64,370, 33% above the U.S. median.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Mean Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $64,370 | +32.8% | $72,500 | 90 |
| New York | $60,480 | +24.8% | $65,570 | 310 |
| California | $55,450 | +14.4% | $60,120 | — |
| Colorado | $55,330 | +14.2% | $55,820 | — |
| Alabama | $54,180 | +11.8% | $48,430 | 60 |
| Michigan | $45,480 | -6.1% | $45,190 | 60 |
| Ohio | $44,630 | -7.9% | $43,940 | 140 |
| Arkansas | $44,180 | -8.8% | $47,140 | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $42,910 | -11.5% | $46,080 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,910 | -11.5% | $47,710 | 50 |
| Florida | $39,560 | -18.4% | $41,250 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $37,440 | -22.7% | $45,710 | 130 |