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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-3014 |
| title | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons |
| onet code | 47-3014.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 1 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 7,220 |
| a mean | 40,880 |
| a median | 38,140 |
| a pct10 | 31,360 |
| a pct25 | 35,230 |
| a pct75 | 45,290 |
| a pct90 | 51,720 |
| h mean | 19 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons typically centers on clean work areas and equipment. 6 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Coordination, Speaking. Across the top 2 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.00 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (68.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Ohio at $52,000 and lowest in Alabama at $31,180 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (Ohio, New Jersey, Iowa, California, Colorado) average $46,926. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $52,000 | $48,090 | $37,420 | $56,740 | 80 |
| New Jersey | $46,670 | $45,490 | $41,300 | $46,670 | — |
| Iowa | $46,480 | $48,610 | $41,600 | $58,430 | — |
| California | $45,730 | $48,510 | $37,570 | $58,040 | 1,920 |
| Colorado | $43,750 | $43,040 | $38,230 | $47,040 | 130 |
| Utah | $40,620 | $40,780 | $34,730 | $44,050 | 150 |
| Maryland | $39,790 | $39,830 | $32,060 | $44,670 | 230 |
| Hawaii | $39,530 | $41,930 | $30,650 | $55,670 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $39,430 | $38,620 | $24,710 | $50,000 | 320 |
| Idaho | $39,340 | $40,220 | $37,520 | $42,900 | 190 |
| Oregon | $39,340 | $41,140 | $36,020 | $48,010 | 420 |
| Washington | $38,050 | $40,510 | $34,540 | $55,600 | 300 |
| New Mexico | $37,440 | $36,110 | $27,890 | $42,190 | 40 |
| Nevada | $37,350 | $38,950 | $34,210 | $45,310 | 180 |
| Arizona | $37,250 | $37,540 | $30,690 | $46,930 | 230 |
| Indiana | $36,520 | $37,100 | $35,630 | $42,240 | 70 |
| Texas | $36,030 | $34,910 | $29,150 | $40,690 | 730 |
| Michigan | $35,890 | $41,180 | $31,930 | $57,550 | 40 |
| Florida | $35,680 | $36,010 | $28,810 | $42,290 | 740 |
| North Carolina | $34,980 | $33,590 | $26,450 | $38,890 | 180 |
| Virginia | $34,890 | $34,250 | $28,060 | $38,090 | — |
| Kansas | $34,470 | $34,460 | $31,520 | $35,770 | — |
| Georgia | $33,280 | $32,510 | $28,210 | $34,470 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $33,020 | $34,100 | $25,080 | $38,770 | 50 |
| Alabama | $31,180 | $30,960 | $16,700 | $38,220 | 50 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Billboard Poster Helper or Bridge Painter Helper frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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