Career Paths From Paperhangers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesLateral Move95.2% skill match
Paperhangers and Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% higher.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$56,460
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Painters, Construction and MaintenanceLateral Move92.1% skill match
Paperhangers and Painters, Construction and Maintenance share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Painters, Construction and Maintenance sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 5% lower.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$49,400
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersCareer Change90.8% skill match
Paperhangers and Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$41,600
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
RoofersLateral Move93% skill match
Paperhangers and Roofers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Roofers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% higher.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$55,440
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Insulation Workers, MechanicalLateral Move94.5% skill match
Paperhangers and Insulation Workers, Mechanical share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Insulation Workers, Mechanical sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% higher.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$58,340
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Plasterers and Stucco MasonsLateral Move90.8% skill match
Paperhangers and Plasterers and Stucco Masons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Plasterers and Stucco Masons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% higher.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$57,660
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
TapersLateral Move93.5% skill match
Paperhangers and Tapers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Tapers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 31% higher.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$68,270
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Railroad Conductors and YardmastersCareer Change92.3% skill match
Paperhangers and Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 50% higher.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$78,000
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersCareer Change93.2% skill match
Paperhangers and Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 32% higher.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$68,840
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Log Graders and ScalersCareer Change92.5% skill match
Paperhangers and Log Graders and Scalers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Log Graders and Scalers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 11% lower.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$46,330
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsCareer Change93.5% skill match
Paperhangers and Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 12% higher.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$58,470
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Food BatchmakersCareer Change93.5% skill match
Paperhangers and Food Batchmakers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Food Batchmakers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 19% lower.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$42,290
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Bridge and Lock TendersCareer Change90.8% skill match
Paperhangers and Bridge and Lock Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Bridge and Lock Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 11% higher.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$57,700
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Meter Readers, UtilitiesCareer Change91.2% skill match
Paperhangers and Meter Readers, Utilities share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Meter Readers, Utilities is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 8% lower.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$48,150
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Cutters and Trimmers, HandCareer Change95.9% skill match
Paperhangers and Cutters and Trimmers, Hand share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Cutters and Trimmers, Hand is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 27% lower.
Current median salary
$52,140
Target median salary
$38,020
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.