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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,220
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.1% vs 2024
$48,050
Mean Salary
$46,220
Median Salary
$22.22
Hourly Rate
1,990 people work as Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California earn a median salary of $46,220 per year ($3,851/month).
This is 16.4% above the national average of $39,714.
California ranks #4 out of 25 states for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons pay.
Approximately 1,990 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
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.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Active Listening
2.88
Critical Thinking
2.75
Monitoring
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
3.13
English Language
3.1
Administration and Management
2.26
Public Safety and Security
2.21
Mathematics
2.2
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(68.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California
Salaries for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California range from $37,940 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,500 and $51,940.
Median $46,220
P10: $37,940P25: $38,500P75: $51,940P90: $59,730
10th
$37,940
25th
$38,500
Median
$46,220
75th
$51,940
90th
$59,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,940
$18.24
$3,161
25th Percentile
$38,500
$18.51
$3,208
Median (50th)
$46,220
$22.22
$3,851
75th Percentile
$51,940
$24.97
$4,328
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,730
$28.72
$4,977
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,050 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
California ranks #4 of 25 states
$39,714
National avg. for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
How much do Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons make in California?
The median annual salary for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California is $46,220 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,050.
What is the salary range for a Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California?
Salaries for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California range from $37,940 at the 10th percentile to $59,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,500 and $51,940.
What is the starting salary for a Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California?
Entry-level Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons positions in California typically start around $37,940 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,500 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,990 people are employed as Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California is approximately $22.22 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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