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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary in California

In California, helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons earn a median of $45,730 per year.

Median (California)
$45,730
Bottom 10%
$37,570
Top 10%
$58,040
Employed in California
1,920

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons earn a median of $45,730 — 20% above the national median of $38,140. Locally the range runs $37,570 to $58,040. About 1,920 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #4 of 25 states for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons pay — roughly the 88th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Ohio, $52,000) by 14%. State employment of about 1,920 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$38,140
US bottom 10%
$31,360
US top 10%
$51,720

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing

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