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Paperhangers is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Paperhangers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-2142 |
| title | Paperhangers |
| onet code | 47-2142.00 |
| description | Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces such as walls and billboards. May remove old materials or prepare surfaces to be papered. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 1,520 |
| a mean | 51,900 |
| a median | 48,260 |
| a pct10 | 35,020 |
| a pct25 | 40,930 |
| a pct75 | 58,470 |
| a pct90 | 69,470 |
| h mean | 24 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a paperhangers typically centers on smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Coordination, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 3 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.00 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working paperhangers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (54.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in New Jersey at $58,240 and lowest in North Carolina at $35,740 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (New Jersey, California, Pennsylvania, New York, Oklahoma) average $56,074. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $58,240 | $69,890 | $47,820 | $119,480 | 60 |
| California | $57,330 | $65,440 | $42,570 | $107,090 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $56,630 | $53,870 | $40,340 | $61,910 | 30 |
| New York | $56,360 | $60,640 | $44,990 | $94,110 | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $51,810 | $50,380 | $36,490 | $60,450 | 50 |
| Michigan | $47,160 | $47,210 | $42,570 | $55,380 | 50 |
| Florida | $47,060 | $43,050 | $27,040 | $50,940 | 110 |
| Colorado | $46,830 | $47,300 | $40,840 | $57,870 | — |
| Ohio | $44,740 | $45,910 | $40,430 | $58,730 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $39,130 | $42,400 | $35,020 | $56,290 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $35,740 | $37,040 | $22,750 | $61,540 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for paperhangers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Advertising Installer or Advertising Poster frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Paperhangers compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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