17 employers surveyed representing 216 employees in this occupation. They may mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. 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.