Paperhangers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $25.07

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$17.32
25th$21.58
Median$25.07
75th$28.93
90th$33.20

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do paperhangers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $25.07; the mean hourly wage is $25.83.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for paperhangers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $17.32 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for paperhangers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $33.20 per hour.