Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary by State
Also called: Painter Helpers
The national median pay for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons is $40,470 a year. By state, it ranges from $23,470 in Mississippi to $53,340 in Ohio.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,200
- 25th percentile
- $36,830
- Median
- $40,470
- 75th percentile
- $49,090
- Top 10%
- $52,000
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 7,490 jobs.
Median pay in 25 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $53,340 | +32% | $38,980 | $58,250 | 40 |
| 2 | New York | $52,000 | +28% | $40,100 | $52,000 | Not published |
| 3 | Hawaii | $51,540 | +27% | $35,590 | $57,370 | 130 |
| 4 | California | $46,220 | +14% | $37,940 | $59,730 | 1,990 |
| 5 | Montana | $44,720 | +11% | $39,520 | $48,660 | 50 |
| 6 | Utah | $44,500 | +10% | $36,160 | $47,460 | Not published |
| 7 | Virginia | $43,160 | +7% | $33,710 | $50,650 | Not published |
| 8 | Connecticut | $43,070 | +6% | $42,210 | $48,750 | Not published |
| 9 | Colorado | $42,470 | +5% | $31,370 | $46,100 | Not published |
| 10 | Oregon | $40,180 | −1% | $36,660 | $45,440 | 240 |
| 11 | Washington | $39,360 | −3% | $35,800 | $56,820 | 160 |
| 12 | Maryland | $39,080 | −3% | $31,200 | $43,900 | 90 |
| 13 | Idaho | $38,760 | −4% | $31,200 | $43,460 | 230 |
| 14 | Nevada | $38,330 | −5% | $36,560 | $46,460 | 80 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $37,340 | −8% | $24,540 | $46,780 | 250 |
| 16 | Texas | $37,040 | −8% | $26,960 | $41,000 | 1,220 |
| 17 | Indiana | $36,550 | −10% | $19,810 | $40,140 | Not published |
| 18 | Tennessee | $36,130 | −11% | $27,060 | $40,470 | 40 |
| 19 | Florida | $36,010 | −11% | $28,950 | $45,470 | 310 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $35,980 | −11% | $27,940 | $41,250 | 260 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $35,860 | −11% | $29,660 | $44,830 | 50 |
| 22 | Georgia | $35,430 | −12% | $32,000 | $37,440 | Not published |
| 23 | Arizona | $32,000 | −21% | $31,370 | $48,140 | 110 |
| 24 | Michigan | $30,300 | −25% | $28,890 | $68,060 | Not published |
| 25 | Mississippi | $23,470 | −42% | $18,720 | $32,020 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary questions
Which state pays helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons the most?
Ohio, with a median of $53,340 a year (+32% vs. the national median of $40,470). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $23,470 a year (−42% vs. national).
Where do most helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,990, with a median of $46,220.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.