The salary statistics and trend of painters and paperhangers in the industry of electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors 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 | $30,740 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,080 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $79,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $94,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,830 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for painters and paperhangers in the industry of electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors. 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 $101,830. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $79,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent painters and paperhangers is $30,740.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of painters and paperhangers in the industry of Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $79,810 | 7.34% | 39.92% |
| 2016 | $73,950 | 39.65% | - |
| 2015 | $44,630 | -14.41% | - |
| 2014 | $51,060 | 10.13% | - |
| 2013 | $45,890 | -4.49% | - |
| 2012 | $47,950 | - | - |
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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