The median annual wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in Iowa is $46,480 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,610.
Pay spans roughly $41,600 at the 10th percentile to $58,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.34 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $46,480 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.34 |
| 10th percentile | $41,600 |
| 90th percentile | $58,430 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.