The median annual wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in North Carolina is $34,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,590.
Pay spans roughly $26,450 at the 10th percentile to $38,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.82 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $34,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $26,450 |
| 90th percentile | $38,890 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.