Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,140
↑ 62.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 62.3% since 2011 ($23,500 → $38,140)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,140
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,140 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $37,010 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $36,080 | +8.1% |
| 2021 | $33,370 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | $31,640 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | $31,340 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | $29,960 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | $28,760 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | $27,310 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $26,480 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | $25,910 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | $24,900 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | $24,290 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | $23,500 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.