The salary statistics of painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare painters and paperhangers salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,380 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of 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 $63,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid painters and paperhangers is $25,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $38,250 | 2.77% | 10.35% |
| 2017 | $37,190 | 1.13% | - |
| 2016 | $36,770 | 2.77% | - |
| 2015 | $35,750 | 1.87% | - |
| 2014 | $35,080 | 1.51% | - |
| 2013 | $34,550 | 0.75% | - |
| 2012 | $34,290 | - | - |
The average salaries of painters and paperhangers in one industries in the construction sector are shown below. For detailed painters and paperhangers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
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Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].