Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Median pay: $40,470/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +2.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Clean work areas and equipment.
• Perform support duties to assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or masons.
• Apply protective coverings, such as masking tape, to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work processes.
• Erect scaffolding.
• Fill cracks or breaks in surfaces of plaster articles or areas with putty or epoxy compounds.
• Supply or hold tools and materials.
What's the median pay for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons?
The median pay for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons is $40,470 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons?
Employment for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons is projected to change +2.3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons?
About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.