Paperhangers: 1,570 jobs, median pay $52,140 · where the jobs are in the U.S.

1,570

Jobs in the U.S.

People employed, May 2025

$52,140

Median pay a year

Middle half: $44,890–$60,180

200

Annual openings

10-year change: +4.3%

No formal educational credential

Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

2 of 2 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings

New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay $63,450 · LCA filings 0220$63,4500

San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont, CAMedian pay $71,270 · LCA filings 030$71,2700

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings

San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont, CAEmployment 30 · LCA filings 0$71,270300

New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJEmployment 220 · LCA filings 0$63,4502200

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV

New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $59,384 · Level III $65,042 · Level IV $70,678$53,747$59,384$65,042$70,678

San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont, CALevel II $71,074 · Level III $78,146 · Level IV $85,197$64,022$71,074$78,146$85,197

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionCIP 46.04OPT · up to 12 months58OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology