SOC 47-2142 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paperhangers — Fort Collins
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO
Median pay for this occupation in Fort Collins, CO comes to $58,550 a year, ahead of the national median of $52,140 by 12.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Fort Collins, CO comes to $58,550 a year, ahead of the national median of $52,140 by 12.3%. Pay ranges from under $46,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,550 to $58,550.
Of the 423 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 251st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,030 | −11.7% |
| 25th | $58,550 | +12.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,550 | +12.3% |
| 75th | $58,550 | +12.3% |
| 90th | $58,550 | +12.3% |
| Mean | $56,980 | +9.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Collins run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $58,550 buys what $56,790 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,790US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,550 a year, 12.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,030 to $58,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paperhangers in Fort Collins, CO?
The median annual wage is $58,550, or $28.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $52,140, so pay in Fort Collins, CO is 12.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fort Collins, CO earns more than $58,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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