The median annual wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in New Jersey is $46,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,490.
Pay spans roughly $41,300 at the 10th percentile to $46,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.44 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $46,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.44 |
| 10th percentile | $41,300 |
| 90th percentile | $46,670 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.