The median annual wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $43,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,550.
Pay spans roughly $37,400 at the 10th percentile to $56,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.90 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $43,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.90 |
| 10th percentile | $37,400 |
| 90th percentile | $56,020 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.