The median annual wage for Paperhangers in California is $57,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,440.
Pay spans roughly $42,570 at the 10th percentile to $107,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.56 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $57,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.56 |
| 10th percentile | $42,570 |
| 90th percentile | $107,090 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.