Paperhangers
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Paperhangers to increase by 4.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 2,300 to 2,400 jobs. Its estimate of 200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($52,140), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
2,300
Projected employment (2034)
2,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
200
Pay & Preparation
$52,140
No formal educational credential
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3/5) • Speaking (3/5) • Coordination (3/5) • Time Management (2.88/5) • Critical Thinking (2.88/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (2.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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