Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary in Oregon

Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $41,330 a year) and the least in Eugene ($40,920), across the 2 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons average at $40,420 and the median at $40,180 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,440.

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$41,330
Eugene$40,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$41,330	$40,370	$39,970	$32,573	105
Eugene	$40,920	$43,280	$37,890	$32,275	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary in other states

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary by city and state

More about pay in Oregon

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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