Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary
- 10th pct
- $31,200
- Middle 50%
- $36,830–$49,090
- 90th pct
- $52,000
The BLS estimates 7,490 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $40,470 ($19.46 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 47-3014). Across 6 metros with published figures, medians range from $36,960 in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX to $50,440 in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,490 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons earn the most
6 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,440 | 300 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,260 | 550 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $46,780 | 350 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,210 | 260 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $40,420 | 230 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,960 | 470 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,260 | 550 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,960 | 470 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $46,780 | 350 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,440 | 300 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,210 | 260 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $40,420 | 230 |
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Questions
What is the median Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary in the U.S.?
$40,470 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $36,830–$49,090.
How much do Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $19.46 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $17.71–$23.60 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $25.00. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons earn the most?
Highest metro medians: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($50,440), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($47,260), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($46,780). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.