The average salary for a helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco mason in the United States is $38,750, but the range typically falls between $32,180 and $43,680. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $18.63, with a range between $15.47 and $21.
There are approximately 7,700 people employed as a helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco mason in the United States. With California, Florida, Texas employing the highest number of helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons.The state with the best pay for a helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco mason is California, with an average annual salary of $46,480, while Nebraska has the lowest average annual salary of $30,090.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $29,060 | $13.97 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,180 | $15.47 |
| Median | $37,010 | $17.79 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,680 | $21 |
| 90th Percentile | $50,750 | $24.4 |
The salary of a helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco mason can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco mason in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons are California, Maryland, Michigan, Colorado, Utah while the worst states are Nebraska, New Mexico, Mississippi, South Dakota, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $15,970 | $28,790 | $37,270 |
| Arizona | $30,950 | $37,170 | $43,750 |
| Arkansas | $29,840 | $36,290 | $44,200 |
| California | $36,400 | $46,480 | $58,290 |
| Colorado | $30,900 | $39,850 | $46,110 |
| Florida | $27,560 | $32,550 | $36,440 |
| Georgia | $22,110 | $33,150 | $42,160 |
| Hawaii | $29,330 | $46,830 | $68,650 |
| Idaho | $31,940 | $36,930 | $38,620 |
| Indiana | $29,370 | $34,680 | $38,390 |
| Kansas | $29,730 | $32,830 | $36,510 |
| Louisiana | $29,100 | $37,480 | $47,040 |
| Maryland | $38,060 | $44,980 | $55,840 |
| Michigan | $30,630 | $41,850 | $49,330 |
| Mississippi | $20,920 | $28,080 | $37,170 |
| Nebraska | $24,500 | $30,090 | $36,660 |
| Nevada | $32,790 | $39,640 | $56,280 |
| New Mexico | $25,470 | $30,820 | $36,480 |
| North Carolina | $26,040 | $31,760 | $39,660 |
| Ohio | $28,910 | $37,200 | $52,270 |
| Oregon | $34,510 | $38,720 | $45,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,200 | $35,340 | $38,540 |
| South Dakota | $25,810 | $28,780 | $31,060 |
| Tennessee | $22,510 | $32,370 | $39,480 |
| Texas | $28,780 | $34,830 | $42,300 |
| Utah | $38,270 | $40,490 | $41,840 |
| Virginia | $26,740 | $32,410 | $38,070 |
| Washington | $32,740 | $37,440 | $44,590 |
Even between cities, the salary of a helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco mason can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons is Vallejo-Fairfield area, CA with an average salary of $56,600.The city with the lowest average salary for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons is Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula area, MS with an average salary of $28,890.
Areas with highest average salaries for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons
Areas with lowest average salaries for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons
The number of helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons has decreased by -1,800. On average, the number of helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons has been increasing by -4.7% each year. The salary of helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons has increased by $5,230. On average, the salary of helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons has been increasing by 3.9% each year.
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
$67,320 per year
$49,590 per year
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$65,290 per year
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$47,730 per year
