Paperhanger Salary
Paperhangers earn a median $52,140 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$52,140
$25.07 per hour
Range
$36,020 – $69,050
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,570
across the U.S.
Paperhanger take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$44,074
per year · effective tax rate 15.5%
$3,673Monthly
$1,836Twice a month
$1,695Every 2 weeks
$21.19Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,077
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,233
- Medicare (1.45%)$756
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$44,074
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,020 | $17.32 | $31,122 |
| 25th percentile | $44,890 | $21.58 | $38,249 |
| Median (50th) | $52,140 | $25.07 | $44,074 |
| 75th percentile | $60,180 | $28.93 | $50,535 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $69,050 | $33.20 | $57,407 |
Paperhanger salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $62,790 | $49,999 | $57,690 – $97,120 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,800 | $49,939 | $46,030 – $63,590 | 30 |
| New York | $60,230 | $47,919 | $52,130 – $76,130 | 300 |
| Missouri | $59,560 | $48,174 | $51,970 – $68,890 | — |
| Indiana | $54,810 | $44,632 | $41,330 – $60,570 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $51,500 | $42,075 | $35,060 – $59,990 | — |
| Florida | $48,780 | $41,375 | $27,730 – $51,490 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $48,590 | $39,792 | $25,070 – $58,600 | 100 |
| Colorado | $48,180 | $39,481 | $42,810 – $58,550 | 130 |
| Ohio | $47,830 | $40,078 | $44,050 – $60,180 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $46,800 | $38,133 | $42,730 – $59,920 | 50 |
| Washington | $46,270 | $39,358 | $44,160 – $73,720 | — |
| Tennessee | $46,010 | $39,149 | $40,410 – $51,040 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paperhanger make?
The national median salary for paperhangers is $52,140 a year ($25.07 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,020 and the top 10% earn over $69,050. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays paperhangers the most?
California has the highest median pay at $62,790.
How many paperhangers are there in the U.S.?
About 1,570 people work as paperhangers nationwide.