SOC 47-2142 · Construction and Extraction Occupations
Paperhangers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$52,140
- 10th percentile
- $36,020
- 25th percentile
- $44,890
- Median
- $52,140
- 75th percentile
- $60,180
- 90th percentile
- $69,050
- Mean
- $53,730
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 1,570.
That median is 2.3% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 30 | $66,860 | $71,270 | $110,240 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 220 | $52,130 | $63,450 | $76,130 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | Not available | $51,970 | $59,990 | $69,640 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | Not available | $46,030 | $58,550 | $58,550 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 220 | $52,130 | $63,450 | $76,130 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 30 | $66,860 | $71,270 | $110,240 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 130 | $57,690 | $62,790 | $97,120 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $46,030 | $61,800 | $63,590 |
| New York | 300 | $52,130 | $60,230 | $76,130 |
| Missouri | Not available | $51,970 | $59,560 | $68,890 |
| Indiana | 70 | $41,330 | $54,810 | $60,570 |
| Wisconsin | Not available | $35,060 | $51,500 | $59,990 |
| Florida | 30 | $27,730 | $48,780 | $51,490 |
| North Carolina | 100 | $25,070 | $48,590 | $58,600 |
| Colorado | 130 | $42,810 | $48,180 | $58,550 |
| Ohio | 70 | $44,050 | $47,830 | $60,180 |
| South Carolina | 50 | $42,730 | $46,800 | $59,920 |
| Washington | Not available | $44,160 | $46,270 | $73,720 |
| Tennessee | 40 | $40,410 | $46,010 | $51,040 |
Other construction and extraction occupations
- Construction Laborers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Electricians
- Carpenters
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Paperhangers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Paperhangers is $52,140. Employment is 1,570.
How does Paperhangers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Paperhangers is 2.3% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Paperhangers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is highest on this page's list at $71,270.