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Will AI replace paperhangers?AI replacement risk 9% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$52,140
25th–75th pct. $44,890–$60,180
Top pay (est.)
$89,800
Top 10% $69,050
Pay in 5 years
$61,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$72,300est.
$62,200–$83,900
Outlook score
67/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
9%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.3%
200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Paperhangers? AI replacement risk

9%
Very low
Ranked #24 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Paperhangers

Key skills

Coordination
2.9
Complex Problem Solving
2.5
Monitoring
2.5
Active Listening
2.5
Operations Monitoring
2.4
Speaking
2.4
Reading Comprehension
2.4
Time Management
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.1
Building and Construction
3.9
Education and Training
3.7
Administration and Management
3.5
Mathematics
3.5
Mechanical
3.4
Design
3.2
Production and Processing
3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Extent FlexibilityNear VisionTrunk StrengthManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl Precision

Education of workers

High school diploma
54%
Less than high school
24%
Post-secondary certificate
3%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
32%
3–6 months
24%
6–12 months
14%
1–2 years
12%
1–3 months
7%
2–4 years
5%
4–10 years
3%
None / short demo
3%

Related work experience

None
20%
3–6 months
14%
Over 10 years
13%
6–12 months
12%
1–2 years
8%
4–6 years
5%
2–4 years
5%
1–3 months
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.