How much does a paperhanger make in St. Louis?
$59,990a year
Median yearly pay for paperhangers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $28.84 an hour or $4,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.84
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 4
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,970Median: $59,990Highest 10%: $69,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,970 | $24.99 | |
| 25th | $52,760 | $25.37 | |
| Median | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| 75th | $63,310 | $30.44 | |
| 90th | $69,640 | $33.48 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for paperhangers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,620 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $82,270 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $81,640 |
| Taper | $81,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $80,240 |
| Insulation Worker | $79,240 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $77,490 |
| Electrician | $77,170 |
| Plumber | $77,000 |
| Paving | $76,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paperhanger make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $28.84 ($59,990 a year).
Do paperhangers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $59,990 against $52,140 nationally, 15% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $59,560, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for paperhanger pay?
3 of 4 metro areas with data.
How much does a paperhanger make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,640 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.