The median annual wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in New Mexico is $37,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,110.
Pay spans roughly $27,890 at the 10th percentile to $42,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.00 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $37,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.00 |
| 10th percentile | $27,890 |
| 90th percentile | $42,190 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.