SOC 473014

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons are classified under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).

National Median

$38,140

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$38,140

Entry Level (10th pct)

$31,360

Experienced (90th pct)

$51,720

Total Employed

7,220

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$31,360 - $35,230
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$35,230 - $45,290
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$45,290 - $51,720

Highest Paying Locations for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$57,550

+50.9% vs national

Ohio

$52,000

+36.3% vs national

Vallejo, CA

$50,970

+33.6% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$47,320

+24.1% vs national

New Jersey

$46,670

+22.4% vs national

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$57,550	70
Ohio	$52,000	80
Vallejo, CA	$50,970	30
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$47,320	200
New Jersey	$46,670	N/A
Iowa	$46,480	N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$45,730	580
California	$45,730	1,920
Modesto, CA	$44,140	50
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$44,040	90
Colorado	$43,750	130
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$43,640	40
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$43,470	190
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$43,110	350
Fresno, CA	$42,710	30
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$40,840	N/A
Utah	$40,620	150
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$39,970	220
Maryland	$39,790	230
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$39,790	130
Hawaii	$39,530	50
Baton Rouge, LA	$39,460	80
Louisiana	$39,430	320
Idaho	$39,340	190
Oregon	$39,340	420
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$39,220	150
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$38,200	170
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA	$38,190	40
Washington	$38,050	300
Bend, OR	$37,830	40
Salem, OR	$37,580	N/A
New Mexico	$37,440	40
Nevada	$37,350	180
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$37,350	140
Arizona	$37,250	230
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$37,180	30
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$37,110	190
Indiana	$36,520	70
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$36,400	90
Urban Honolulu, HI	$36,380	40
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$36,340	40
Texas	$36,030	730
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$36,030	240
Michigan	$35,890	40
Florida	$35,680	740
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$35,310	60
North Carolina	$34,980	180
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$34,890	50
Virginia	$34,890	N/A
Jacksonville, FL	$34,890	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons?

The national median annual salary for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons is $38,140, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masonss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masonss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $57,550.

How much can an experienced Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons make?

Top-earning Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masonss (90th percentile) make $51,720 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.