Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons pay in California

In California, the median pay for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons is $22.22 an hour ($46,220 a year). About 1,990 people work in this job there.

$22.22Median hourly pay

$38,500–$51,940Middle half of workers, yearly

1,990People in this job in California

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($40,470). California ranks 4th of 25 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in California

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.24	$37,940
25% of workers	$18.51	$38,500
Half of workers (median)	$22.22	$46,220
75% of workers	$24.97	$51,940
90% of workers	$28.71	$59,730

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$50,440	300
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$47,260	550
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$46,780	350
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura	$44,440	60
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$42,210	260

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 California

Job	Median yearly pay
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$59,020
Helpers--Production Workers	$43,970
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	$44,670
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$59,940
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$49,590
Helpers--Electricians	$52,080
Helpers--Carpenters	$49,890
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$47,130

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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.