Average Salary for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
SOC 47-3014 · Construction and Extraction Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in the United States is $38,140 ($18.34/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $31,360 at the 10th percentile to $51,720 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 7,220 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 47.2% since 2014.
Median Annual
$38,140
Mean Annual
$40,880
10th Pct
$31,360
75th Pct
$45,290
Employment
7,220
Salary Distribution
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $57,550 |
| Vallejo, CA | $50,970 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,320 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,730 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,140 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $44,040 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $43,640 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,470 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $43,110 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,710 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $40,840 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,970 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $39,790 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $39,460 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $39,220 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Ohio | $52,000 |
| New Jersey | $46,670 |
| Iowa | $46,480 |
| California | $45,730 |
| Colorado | $43,750 |
| Utah | $40,620 |
| Maryland | $39,790 |
| Hawaii | $39,530 |
| Louisiana | $39,430 |
| Oregon | $39,340 |
| Idaho | $39,340 |
| Washington | $38,050 |
| New Mexico | $37,440 |
| Nevada | $37,350 |
| Arizona | $37,250 |
| Indiana | $36,520 |
| Texas | $36,030 |
| Michigan | $35,890 |
| Florida | $35,680 |
| North Carolina | $34,980 |
| Virginia | $34,890 |
| Kansas | $34,470 |
| Georgia | $33,280 |
| Arkansas | $33,020 |
| Alabama | $31,180 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Masonry Contractors | $48,050 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $47,710 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $45,750 |
| Utility System Construction | $45,650 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $44,600 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $44,600 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $44,600 |
| Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair | $44,600 |
| Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $41,790 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $39,300 |
| Manufacturing | $38,840 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $38,630 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | $38,180 |
| Construction | $38,140 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $38,140 |
| Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $38,050 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $37,970 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | $37,810 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $37,420 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $37,420 |
| Employment Services | $37,400 |
| Temporary Help Services | $37,400 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $37,220 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $37,220 |
| Ship and Boat Building | $36,310 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $36,310 |
| Construction of Buildings | $34,420 |
| Residential Building Construction | $34,210 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,140 |
| 2023 | $37,010 |
| 2022 | $36,080 |
| 2021 | $33,370 |
| 2020 | $31,640 |
| 2019 | $31,340 |
| 2018 | $29,960 |
| 2017 | $28,760 |
| 2016 | $27,310 |
| 2015 | $26,480 |
| 2014 | $25,910 |