SOC 47-2142 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paperhangers — St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL
The median wage for Paperhangers in St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Paperhangers in St. Louis, MO is $59,990 per year, 15.1% above the national median of $52,140. Half of workers earn between $52,760 and $63,310. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,970 and the ninetieth at $69,640.
Of the 652 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 337th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,970 | −0.3% |
| 25th | $52,760 | +1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $59,990 | +15.1% |
| 75th | $63,310 | +21.4% |
| 90th | $69,640 | +33.6% |
| Mean | $59,640 | +14.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Louis run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,990 goes as far as $66,068 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,068US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,990 a year, 15.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,970 to $69,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paperhangers in St. Louis, MO?
The median annual wage is $59,990, or $28.84 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 St. Louis, MO is 15.1% 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 St. Louis, MO earns more than $69,640 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.
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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