What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Papyrus?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Papyrus jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Hettinger, ND and Cupertino, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $127,057 $10,588 $2,443 $61.09 Hettinger, ND $126,599 $10,549 $2,434 $60.86 Cupertino, CA $126,365 $10,530 $2,430 $60.75 National, MD $125,511 $10,459 $2,413 $60.34 Berkeley, CA $125,412 $10,451 $2,411 $60.29 Aspen, CO $123,802 $10,316 $2,380 $59.52 Sitka, AK $123,388 $10,282 $2,372 $59.32 South San Francisco, CA $122,974 $10,247 $2,364 $59.12 Bannockburn, IL $122,072 $10,172 $2,347 $58.69 Chittenden County, VT $122,035 $10,169 $2,346 $58.67

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Q: How much does a Papyrus make?

The average annual pay for a papyrus in the United States is $102,424 a year — that works out to approximately $49.24 an hour. The middle 80% of Papyruss earn between $48,500 (10th percentile) and $179,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

$39.5K

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$102,424

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$49.24

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Papyrus Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$102,424

Columbus

Ohio

$98,931

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How much does a Papyrus make?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Papyrus in the United States is $102,424 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $49.24 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,969/week or $8,535/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $217,500 and as low as $39,500, the majority of Papyrus salaries currently range between $76,000 (25th percentile) to $119,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $179,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Papyrus varies greatly (by as much as 43500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Papyrus in your area makes on average $98,931 per year, or $3,493 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $102,424. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Papyrus salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Papyrus jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Papyrus Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Papyrus job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Hettinger, ND, and Cupertino, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Cupertino, CA, beats the national average by $23,941 (23.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $24,633 (24.1%) above the $102,424 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Papyrus appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Nome, AK, and Chittenden County, VT, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Papyrus role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$127,057	$10,588	$2,443	$61.09
Hettinger, ND	$126,599	$10,549	$2,434	$60.86
Cupertino, CA	$126,365	$10,530	$2,430	$60.75
National, MD	$125,511	$10,459	$2,413	$60.34
Berkeley, CA	$125,412	$10,451	$2,411	$60.29
Aspen, CO	$123,802	$10,316	$2,380	$59.52
Sitka, AK	$123,388	$10,282	$2,372	$59.32
South San Francisco, CA	$122,974	$10,247	$2,364	$59.12
Bannockburn, IL	$122,072	$10,172	$2,347	$58.69
Chittenden County, VT	$122,035	$10,169	$2,346	$58.67

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Papyrus Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Papyrus job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Papyrus jobs.

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Infographic detailing Papyrus salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $102,424 per year or $49.24 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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