How much does a paperhanger make in New York?
$63,450a year
Median yearly pay for paperhangers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 4
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,130Median: $63,450Highest 10%: $76,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,130 | $25.06 | |
| 25th | $57,230 | $27.51 | |
| Median | $63,450 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $70,840 | $34.06 | |
| 90th | $76,130 | $36.60 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a paperhanger make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $30.50 ($63,450 a year).
Do paperhangers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $63,450 against $52,140 nationally, 22% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,230, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for paperhanger pay?
2 of 4 metro areas with data.
How much does a paperhanger make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,130 or more.
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.