The salary statistics of painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare painters and paperhangers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,890 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,320 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $45,030 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $57,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $57,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid painters and paperhangers is $25,810.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $36,320 | 0.17% | 3.72% |
| 2017 | $36,260 | -4.44% | - |
| 2016 | $37,870 | 7.50% | - |
| 2015 | $35,030 | 1.31% | - |
| 2014 | $34,570 | 4.98% | - |
| 2013 | $32,850 | -6.45% | - |
| 2012 | $34,970 | - | - |
The average salaries of painters and paperhangers in one industries in the professional, scientific, and technical services 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 |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].