SOC 47-2142 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paperhangers — Missouri
Missouri · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Paperhangers in Missouri is $59,560 per year, 14.2% above the national median of $52,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Paperhangers in Missouri is $59,560 per year, 14.2% above the national median of $52,140. Pay ranges from under $51,970 at the tenth percentile to more than $68,890 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,760 to $63,310.
Among the 13 states with published data for this occupation, Missouri ranks 4th by median wage. St. Louis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 342nd of 733 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,970 | −0.3% |
| 25th | $52,760 | +1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $59,560 | +14.2% |
| 75th | $63,310 | +21.4% |
| 90th | $68,890 | +32.1% |
| Mean | $58,790 | +12.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $59,990 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,560 goes as far as $65,595 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,595US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,560 a year, 14.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,970 to $68,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 4th of 13 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Louis, at $59,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paperhangers in Missouri?
The median annual wage is $59,560, or $28.63 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 Missouri is 14.2% 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 Missouri earns more than $68,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,970 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in St. Louis, at $59,990 per year.
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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