Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary
The median helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons salary in the United States is $40,470 per year ($19.46/hour). Salaries range from $31,200 at the entry level to $52,000+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 7,490 helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$40,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.46
per hour
Employment
7,490
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$31,200
25th percentile
$36,830
Median
$40,470
75th percentile
$49,090
90th percentile
$52,000
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$23K$53K■ No data
Top Paying States
Ohio
$53K
+32%
New York
$52K
+28%
Hawaii
$52K
+27%
California
$46K
+14%
Montana
$45K
+11%
Utah
$45K
+10%
Virginia
$43K
+7%
Connecticut
$43K
+6%
Colorado
$42K
+5%
Oregon
$40K
-1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $53,340 | +31.8% |
| New York | $52,000 | +28.5% |
| Hawaii | $51,540 | +27.4% |
| California | $46,220 | +14.2% |
| Montana | $44,720 | +10.5% |
| Utah | $44,500 | +10.0% |
| Virginia | $43,160 | +6.6% |
| Connecticut | $43,070 | +6.4% |
| Colorado | $42,470 | +4.9% |
| Oregon | $40,180 | -0.7% |
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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,000 | +28.5% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,440 | +24.6% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,260 | +16.8% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $46,780 | +15.6% |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $45,150 | +11.6% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,050 | +11.3% |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $44,440 | +9.8% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,330 | +9.5% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $43,890 | +8.5% |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $43,280 | +6.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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