47-2142.00

Paperhangers

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.

High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 83% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 87% probability of automation for this role

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83%

of jobs safer

169

jobs riskier than this

+5.3%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Paperhangers apply wallpaper and decorative coverings — a skilled finishing trade with tactile and decorative judgment requirements that automation cannot match. This is a small, specialized occupation with stable demand from high-end residential and commercial decorating. Highly resilient through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$48,260

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+5.3%

Faster than average

Education Required

No formal educational credential

Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

8.6

9.3

10.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Active Listening65%

Speaking60%

Coordination62%

Monitoring58%

Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Paperhangers, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsFaster than average

Physical Robots·Risk: 1.5/10·-7.1 pts safer

ChoreographersFaster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.5/10·-7.1 pts safer

Forensic Science TechniciansMuch faster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.6/10·-7.0 pts safer

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceFaster than average

Human-Centric·Risk: 1.6/10·-7.0 pts safer

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8.6

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High Risk

86% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →