Top 4 cities for paperhangers by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $78,210 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $65,090 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,640 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $56,980 |
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Paperhangers salary by state
California pays paperhangers the most statewide, $70,790 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $70,790 | $62,790 | 130 | 1 | $78,210 | $78,210 |
| New York | $62,040 | $60,230 | 300 | 1 | $65,090 | $65,090 |
| Missouri | $58,790 | $59,560 | n/a | 1 | $59,640 | $59,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,550 | $61,800 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $53,620 | $46,270 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $51,530 | $54,810 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $51,120 | $47,830 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $50,280 | $46,800 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $49,970 | $48,180 | 130 | 1 | $56,980 | $56,980 |
| Wisconsin | $48,750 | $51,500 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $45,970 | $46,010 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $44,500 | $48,590 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $43,640 | $48,780 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Paperhangers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $78,210 | $71,270 | $37.60 | 30 |
| New York, NY | $65,090 | $63,450 | $31.29 | 220 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,640 | $59,990 | $28.67 | n/a |
| Fort Collins, CO | $56,980 | $58,550 | $27.39 | n/a |
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- ElectriciansU.S. average $71,490
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Paperhangers salary: questions
Where do paperhangers make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $78,210 a year, among the 4 metro areas we cover.
What is the average paperhangers salary in the U.S.?
$53,730 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $52,140, so half of paperhangers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should paperhangers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of paperhangers nationwide earn between $44,890 (25th percentile) and $60,180 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays paperhangers the most?
California, with a statewide average of $70,790 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is paperhangers pay the lowest?
Fort Collins, CO, at $56,980 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2142.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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