SOC 47-2142 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paperhangers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin
The median wage here is $51,500 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $51,500 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,140. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,100 and $58,220. The lowest tenth earn under $35,060, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,990.
Wisconsin ranks number 6th out of 13 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 457th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $40,100 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $51,500 | −1.2% |
| 75th | $58,220 | +11.7% |
| 90th | $59,990 | +15.1% |
| Mean | $48,750 | −6.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $51,500 goes as far as $54,729 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,729US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,500 a year, 1.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,060 to $59,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 6th of 13 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paperhangers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $51,500, or $24.76 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 Wisconsin is 1.2% lower. 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 Wisconsin earns more than $59,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,060 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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