Paperhangers Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Paperhangerss in the United States earn a median salary of $48,260/year ($23.2/hr). Salaries range from $35,020 to $69,470 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$35K
10th percentile
$41K
25th percentile
$48K
Median
$58K
75th percentile
$69K
90th percentile
Paperhangers salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $58K | $28/hr | 60 |
| California | $57K | $27.56/hr | - |
| Pennsylvania | $57K | $27.23/hr | 30 |
| New York | $56K | $27.1/hr | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $52K | $24.91/hr | 50 |
| Michigan | $47K | $22.67/hr | 50 |
| Florida | $47K | $22.62/hr | 110 |
| Ohio | $45K | $21.51/hr | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $39K | $18.81/hr | 80 |
| North Carolina | $36K | $17.18/hr | - |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65K | - |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52K | 200 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48K | - |