Paperhanger salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A paperhanger earns a median of $52,140 a year ($25.07 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $53,730. About 1,570 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $52,140
- Gross pay
- $2,005.38
- Federal income tax
- −$156.80
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$124.33
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$29.08
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,695.17
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $52,140
- Federal
- $4,077
- FICA
- $3,989
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $44,074
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Paperhangers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-2142). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paperhanger make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.07; the average is $25.83.
What is the salary range for a paperhanger?
The bottom 10% earn under $36,020 and the top 10% earn over $69,050 a year.
How much is $52,140 after taxes?
About $44,074 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $42,229 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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