Paperhangers pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,130 or more. The middle half of paperhangers in New York earn between $57,230 and $70,840.
- $52K10th
- $57K25th
- $63KMedian
- $71K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,090 | $5,424 | $31.29 |
| Median | $63,450 | $5,288 | $30.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,230 | $4,769 | $27.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,840 | $5,903 | $34.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paperhangers pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Paperhangers in New York earn 5% more than the New York State average ($62,040) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($53,730). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $52,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $65,090 | $63,450 | $52,130 | $76,130 | 220 |
| New York State | $62,040 | $60,230 | $52,130 | $76,130 | 300 |
| United States | $53,730 | $52,140 | $36,020 | $69,050 | 1,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paperhangers salary after taxes in New York
On the average salary of $65,090, a single filer in New York takes home about $51,505 a year, or $4,292 a month and $1,981 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $52,431 | $4,369 |
| Working in NY | $51,505 | $4,292 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for paperhangers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $65,090 buys what about $57,825 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 11.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Paperhangers salary in nearby metro areas
- St. Louis, MO$59,640
- Fort Collins, CO$56,980
- San Francisco, CA$78,210
Highest-paying cities for paperhangers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,210).
- San Francisco, CA$78,210
- New York, NY$65,090
- St. Louis, MO$59,640
- Fort Collins, CO$56,980
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Paperhangers salary in New York: questions
How much do paperhangers make an hour in New York?
$31.29 an hour on average, and $30.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paperhangers salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paperhangers take-home pay in New York?
About $51,505 a year ($4,292 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,090. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do paperhangers earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more than the U.S. average for this job ($53,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2142; area New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.25, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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