Paperhangers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $52,140/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +5.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.
• Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.
• Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.
• Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
• Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.
• Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, using hand tools.
• Apply adhesives to the backs of paper strips, using brushes, or dunk strips of prepasted wallcovering in water, wiping off any excess adhesive.
• Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
What's the median pay for Paperhangers?
The median pay for Paperhangers is $52,140 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Paperhangers?
Employment for Paperhangers is projected to change +5.3% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Paperhangers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Paperhangers?
About 200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.