Paperhangers Salary by State
The national median pay for paperhangers is $52,140 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,010 in Tennessee to $62,790 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,020
- 25th percentile
- $44,890
- Median
- $52,140
- 75th percentile
- $60,180
- Top 10%
- $69,050
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,570 jobs.
Median pay in 13 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $62,790 | +20% | $57,690 | $97,120 | 130 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $61,800 | +19% | $46,030 | $63,590 | 30 |
| 3 | New York | $60,230 | +16% | $52,130 | $76,130 | 300 |
| 4 | Missouri | $59,560 | +14% | $51,970 | $68,890 | Not published |
| 5 | Indiana | $54,810 | +5% | $41,330 | $60,570 | 70 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $51,500 | −1% | $35,060 | $59,990 | Not published |
| 7 | Florida | $48,780 | −6% | $27,730 | $51,490 | 30 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $48,590 | −7% | $25,070 | $58,600 | 100 |
| 9 | Colorado | $48,180 | −8% | $42,810 | $58,550 | 130 |
| 10 | Ohio | $47,830 | −8% | $44,050 | $60,180 | 70 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $46,800 | −10% | $42,730 | $59,920 | 50 |
| 12 | Washington | $46,270 | −11% | $44,160 | $73,720 | Not published |
| 13 | Tennessee | $46,010 | −12% | $40,410 | $51,040 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Paperhangers salary questions
Which state pays paperhangers the most?
California, with a median of $62,790 a year (+20% vs. the national median of $52,140). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays paperhangers the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $46,010 a year (−12% vs. national).
Where do most paperhangers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 300, with a median of $60,230.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.