What do they do?

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.

Also known as:

Bill Board Poster, Bill Poster, Hanger, Paper Hanger, Paperhanger, Vinyl Hanger, Wall Covering Contractor, Wall Covering Installer, Wallpaper Hanger, Wallpaper Installer

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Paperhangers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

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    Job Openings

    Ranks #10 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (39%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (34%)
  • Some college, no degree  (15%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (6%)
  • Associate's degree  (5%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
  • Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
  • Trim excess material from installations.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
  • Mark reference points on construction materials.
  • Apply adhesives to construction materials.
  • Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
  • Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
  • Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
  • Measure work site dimensions.
  • Estimate materials requirements for projects.
  • Prepare surfaces for finishing.
  • Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
  • Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
  • Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
  • Implement advertising or marketing initiatives.
  • Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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