The median annual wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $40,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,950.
Pay spans roughly $32,060 at the 10th percentile to $44,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.64 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $40,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.64 |
| 10th percentile | $32,060 |
| 90th percentile | $44,880 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.