Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons is $19.46 an hour ($40,470 a year). About 7,490 people work in this job there.

$19.46Median hourly pay
$36,830–$49,090Middle half of workers, yearly
7,490People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.00$31,200
25% of workers$17.71$36,830
Half of workers (median)$19.46$40,470
75% of workers$23.60$49,090
90% of workers$25.00$52,000

Best-paying states for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ohio$53,34040
New York$52,0000
Hawaii$51,540130
California$46,2201,990
Montana$44,72050
Utah$44,5000
Virginia$43,1600
Connecticut$43,0700
Colorado$42,4700
Oregon$40,180240

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,400
Helpers--Production Workers$39,070
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,630
Helpers--Electricians$42,670
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42,360
Helpers--Carpenters$43,780
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$57,660
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$47,550

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.