How much does a paperhanger make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $25.07 an hour or $4,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.07
- Average (mean)
- $53,730
- Jobs
- 1,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,020 | $17.32 | |
| 25th | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| Median | $52,140 | $25.07 | |
| 75th | $60,180 | $28.93 | |
| 90th | $69,050 | $33.20 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $62,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,800 |
| New York | $60,230 |
| Missouri | $59,560 |
| Indiana | $54,810 |
| Wisconsin | $51,500 |
| Florida | $48,780 |
| North Carolina | $48,590 |
| Colorado | $48,180 |
| Ohio | $47,830 |
| South Carolina | $46,800 |
| Washington | $46,270 |
| Tennessee | $46,010 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $71,270 |
| New York, NY | $63,450 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,990 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $58,550 |
In other countries
Paperhanger belongs to the international group "Painters and related workers".
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- Glazier$57,080
- Insulation Worker$49,120
- Insulation Worker$58,340
- Painter$49,400
- Pipelayer$49,000
- Plumber$63,800
- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$57,660
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$58,970
- Roofer$55,440
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paperhanger make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $25.07 ($52,140 a year).
How much does a paperhanger make a month?
About $4,345 a month before tax, based on a median of $52,140 a year.
How much does a paperhanger make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,020 or less a year ($17.32 an hour); the top 10% make $69,050 or more.
Which state pays paperhangers the most?
California, with a median of $62,790 a year, followed by Pennsylvania ($61,800) and New York ($60,230).
Which city pays paperhangers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $71,270 a year.
How many paperhangers are there in the United States?
About 1,570 people work as paperhangers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.