The salary statistics of paperhangers in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare paperhangers salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,570 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,910 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $68,130 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for 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) paperhangers is $68,130. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid paperhangers is $28,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of paperhangers in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $42,020 | 2.24% | 14.52% |
| 2017 | $41,080 | 20.35% | - |
| 2016 | $32,720 | -9.32% | - |
| 2015 | $35,770 | 2.85% | - |
| 2014 | $34,750 | -3.97% | - |
| 2013 | $36,130 | 0.58% | - |
| 2012 | $35,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of paperhangers in two industries in the construction sector are shown below. For detailed paperhangers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Drywall and Insulation Contractors | |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].