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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

Role Overview

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. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons are classified under “Construction Laborers” (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Ohio $52,000
New Jersey $46,670
Iowa $46,480
California $45,730
Colorado $43,750
Utah $40,620
Maryland $39,790
Hawaii $39,530
Louisiana $39,430
Idaho $39,340
Oregon $39,340
Washington $38,050
New Mexico $37,440
Nevada $37,350
Arizona $37,250

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$38,140

Projected Growth (10yr)

+2.3%

Avg. annual openings

0.8k

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