Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,930 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $50,110 |
| New York, NY | $49,920 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,700 |
| Washington, DC | $44,610 |
| Honolulu, HI | $42,640 |
| Denver, CO | $42,500 |
| Provo, UT | $42,110 |
| Ogden, UT | $41,990 |
| Portland, OR | $41,330 |
| Eugene, OR | $40,920 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $40,770 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $39,250 |
Map: Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary by metro area
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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary by state
Ohio pays helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons the most statewide, $52,570 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $52,570 | $53,340 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $49,400 | $52,000 | n/a | 1 | $49,920 | $49,920 |
| California | $48,050 | $46,220 | 1,990 | 5 | $50,930 | $44,700 |
| Hawaii | $47,880 | $51,540 | 130 | 1 | $42,640 | $42,640 |
| Connecticut | $45,210 | $43,070 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $45,180 | $44,720 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $44,610 | $44,610 |
| Washington | $44,240 | $39,360 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $42,680 | $44,500 | n/a | 2 | $42,110 | $41,990 |
| Virginia | $41,860 | $43,160 | n/a | 1 | $39,050 | $39,050 |
| Oregon | $40,420 | $40,180 | 240 | 2 | $41,330 | $40,920 |
| Colorado | $39,930 | $42,470 | n/a | 1 | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| Michigan | $39,860 | $30,300 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $39,540 | $38,330 | 80 | 1 | $39,250 | $39,250 |
| Idaho | $38,870 | $38,760 | 230 | 1 | $39,130 | $39,130 |
| Arizona | $38,200 | $32,000 | 110 | 1 | $39,060 | $39,060 |
| Maryland | $37,800 | $39,080 | 90 | 1 | $38,610 | $38,610 |
| Louisiana | $37,800 | $37,340 | 250 | 2 | $40,770 | $35,560 |
| New Mexico | $36,200 | $35,860 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $35,960 | $36,010 | 310 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $35,640 | $37,040 | 1,220 | 3 | $38,720 | $35,360 |
| Georgia | $35,050 | $35,430 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $34,940 | $35,980 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $34,120 | $36,550 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $33,810 | $36,130 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $25,040 | $23,470 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,930 | $47,260 | $24.49 | 550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,110 | $50,440 | $24.09 | 300 |
| New York, NY | $49,920 | $52,000 | $24.00 | n/a |
| Riverside, CA | $46,900 | $46,780 | $22.55 | 350 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,100 | $44,440 | $21.68 | 60 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,700 | $42,210 | $21.49 | 260 |
| Washington, DC | $44,610 | $43,890 | $21.45 | n/a |
| Honolulu, HI | $42,640 | $40,610 | $20.50 | 70 |
| Denver, CO | $42,500 | $45,050 | $20.43 | n/a |
| Provo, UT | $42,110 | $45,150 | $20.25 | n/a |
| Ogden, UT | $41,990 | $37,470 | $20.19 | 50 |
| Portland, OR | $41,330 | $40,370 | $19.87 | 120 |
| Eugene, OR | $40,920 | $43,280 | $19.67 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $40,770 | $44,330 | $19.60 | 80 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $39,250 | $38,330 | $18.87 | 60 |
| Boise, ID | $39,130 | $38,790 | $18.81 | n/a |
| Phoenix, AZ | $39,060 | $39,200 | $18.78 | 90 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $39,050 | $38,380 | $18.78 | 80 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,720 | $40,420 | $18.62 | 230 |
| Baltimore, MD | $38,610 | $39,080 | $18.56 | 50 |
| Austin, TX | $37,970 | $37,920 | $18.26 | 120 |
| New Orleans, LA | $35,560 | $37,240 | $17.10 | 40 |
| Houston, TX | $35,360 | $36,960 | $17.00 | 470 |
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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary: questions
Where do helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons make the most money?
In Los Angeles, CA, with an average of $50,930 a year, among the 23 metro areas we cover.
What is the average helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons salary in the U.S.?
$42,440 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $40,470, so half of helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons earn more than that and half less.
What salary should helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons nationwide earn between $36,830 (25th percentile) and $49,090 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons the most?
Ohio, with a statewide average of $52,570 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons pay the lowest?
Houston, TX, at $35,360 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3014.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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