The salary statistics of painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare painters and paperhangers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,320 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,390 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $73,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,390. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid painters and paperhangers is $28,320.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $45,390 | 5.79% | -2.47% |
| 2017 | $42,760 | 2.81% | - |
| 2016 | $41,560 | 6.14% | - |
| 2015 | $39,010 | -5.23% | - |
| 2014 | $41,050 | -2.80% | - |
| 2013 | $42,200 | -10.21% | - |
| 2012 | $46,510 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].