Paperhangers cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric. There are approximately 1,255-1,530 painters and paperhangers currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. Some jobs are union. About 35-45 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers require prior experience.
Many employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements.
Many also fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. Refer to the program offered by Painters and Tapers, Local 487. Many employers provide medical insurance and a paid vacation. Some also provide a retirement plan, dental insurance, paid sick leave and life insurance. A few provide vision insurance.