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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $38,720 | $40,420 | $38,200 | $33,292 | 103 |
| Austin | $37,970 | $37,920 | $37,340 | $32,689 | 98 |
| Houston | $35,360 | $36,960 | $30,510 | $30,592 | 99 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary by city and state
More about pay in Texas
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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