Paperhangers
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We rate jobs using four factors. These are:
- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions
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Calculated automation risk
High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.
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Growth
The number of 'Paperhangers' job openings is expected to rise 5.3% by 2034
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for 'Paperhangers' was $48,260, or $23 per hour
'Paperhangers' were paid 2.5% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $49,500
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2024 there were 1,520 people employed as 'Paperhangers' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 101 thousand people are employed as 'Paperhangers'.
Job description
Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces such as walls and billboards. May remove old materials or prepare surfaces to be papered.
SOC Code: 47-2142.00
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