The salary statistics and trend of painters and paperhangers in the industry of nonresidential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare painters and paperhangers salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $54,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $70,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for painters and paperhangers in the industry of nonresidential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) painters and paperhangers is $70,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent painters and paperhangers is $25,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of painters and paperhangers in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,790 | 7.28% | 13.56% |
| 2016 | $37,820 | 3.28% | - |
| 2015 | $36,580 | 4.16% | - |
| 2014 | $35,060 | 1.14% | - |
| 2013 | $34,660 | -1.73% | - |
| 2012 | $35,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of painters and paperhangers in 22 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of painters and paperhangers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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