Paperhangers
SOC Code: 47-2142 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Paperhangers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $58,947 | $69,264 | $79,560 | $89,877 |
| Modesto, CA | $56,826 | $67,517 | $78,229 | $88,920 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $56,576 | $67,246 | $77,896 | $88,566 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $56,472 | $67,163 | $77,854 | $88,546 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $57,928 | $68,078 | $78,208 | $88,358 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,032 | $68,120 | $78,208 | $88,296 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,680 | $66,934 | $77,168 | $87,422 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $55,827 | $66,206 | $76,606 | $86,986 |
| Vineland, NJ | $49,109 | $59,446 | $69,784 | $80,122 |
| Chico, CA | $44,096 | $54,725 | $65,333 | $75,962 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| Building and Construction | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.3 |
| Mechanical | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Design | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 54.1% |
| Less than high school | 24.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 18.5% |
| Some college | 3.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.
- Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.
- Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.
- Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
- Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.
- Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, using hand tools.
- Apply adhesives to the backs of paper strips, using brushes, or dunk strips of prepasted wallcovering in water, wiping off any excess adhesive.
- Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
Technology Skills
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