Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary in California
Also called: Painter Helpers
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California earn a median of $46,220 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($40,470)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,940; the top 10% earn over $59,730. Nationally the range is $31,200 to $52,000.
States ranked near California
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- Carpenters$75,920 median in California
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons pay in California
How much do helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons make in California?
The median is $46,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,940 and the top 10% earn over $59,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 25 (+14% vs. the national median of $40,470). Living costs are not included.