The salary statistics and trend of paperhangers in the industry of painting and wall covering contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare paperhangers salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for paperhangers in the industry of painting and wall covering 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) paperhangers is $80,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paperhangers is $27,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of paperhangers in the industry of Painting and Wall Covering Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $43,240 | 22.06% | 16.93% |
| 2016 | $33,700 | -6.44% | - |
| 2015 | $35,870 | 5.44% | - |
| 2014 | $33,920 | -5.01% | - |
| 2013 | $35,620 | -0.84% | - |
| 2012 | $35,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of paperhangers in five industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of paperhangers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | |
| Building Finishing Contractors | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Drywall and Insulation Contractors | |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | |
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