Painters and Paperhangers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for painters and paperhangerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $55,400 ≈ $27/hr
National median salary $49,420
Total employment 226,760 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do painters and paperhangers make in the U.S.?
The median painters and paperhangers salary in the United States is $49,420 per year (mean $55,400), and about 80% earn between $37,440 and $78,720.
How much do painters and paperhangers make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.