The median annual wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $36,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,170.
Pay spans roughly $27,070 at the 10th percentile to $45,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.47 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $36,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.47 |
| 10th percentile | $27,070 |
| 90th percentile | $45,650 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.