Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons is $17.81 an hour ($37,040 a year). About 1,220 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($40,470). Texas ranks 16th of 25 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.96 | $26,960 |
| 25% of workers | $16.21 | $33,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.81 | $37,040 |
| 75% of workers | $18.80 | $39,110 |
| 90% of workers | $19.71 | $41,000 |
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $40,420 | 230 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $37,920 | 120 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $36,960 | 470 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Helpers--Production Workers | $36,610 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $45,460 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $37,000 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $44,360 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $41,950 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $43,950 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $51,140 |
| Helpers--Extraction Workers | $40,650 |
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