The salary statistics of painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare painters and paperhangers salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,840 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $55,730 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $66,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of accommodation and food 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 $66,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid painters and paperhangers is $26,840.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of painters and paperhangers in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $42,630 | 0.02% | -0.82% |
| 2017 | $42,620 | 0.09% | - |
| 2016 | $42,580 | 0.75% | - |
| 2015 | $42,260 | -2.41% | - |
| 2014 | $43,280 | -1.09% | - |
| 2013 | $43,750 | 1.76% | - |
| 2012 | $42,980 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].