Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary by state
Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.
What Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masonss do
Typical education: Less than a High School Diploma
Clean work areas and equipment.
Perform support duties to assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or masons.
Apply protective coverings, such as masking tape, to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work processes.
Erect scaffolding.
Fill cracks or breaks in surfaces of plaster articles or areas with putty or epoxy compounds.
Top skills:SpeakingCoordinationActive ListeningTime ManagementMonitoringCritical Thinking
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Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons pay by experience level
Entry level$32,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$38,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$42,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$51,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$54,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
6,280 workers
$45,000
Building Finishing Contractors
5,440 workers
$44,500
Administrative and Support Services
310 workers
$38,500
Employment Services
310 workers
$38,500
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
140 workers
$49,500
Nonresidential Building Construction
90 workers
$40,500
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
70 workers
$47,000
Utility System Construction
50 workers
$46,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
40 workers
$44,000
Construction of Buildings$37,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons pays 32% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).
Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons make?
The average base salary for a Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in the United States is $44,000 per year, or about $21.15 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $38,000 and $51,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?
The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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