The median annual wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in California is $45,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,510.
Pay spans roughly $37,570 at the 10th percentile to $58,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.99 per hour. An estimated 1,920 people work as helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in California.
| Median (annual) | $45,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.99 |
| 10th percentile | $37,570 |
| 90th percentile | $58,040 |
| Employment | 1,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.