Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons — Salary by State

Median annual wages across 25 states, from BLS data.

National Median

$38,140

Highest

$52,000

Ohio

Lowest

$31,180

Alabama

Total Employment

6,180

Salary by State

#	State	Median Salary	Employment	vs. National
1	Ohio	$52,000	80	+36.3%
2	New Jersey	$46,670	0	+22.4%
3	Iowa	$46,480	0	+21.9%
4	California	$45,730	1,920	+19.9%
5	Colorado	$43,750	130	+14.7%
6	Utah	$40,620	150	+6.5%
7	Maryland	$39,790	230	+4.3%
8	Hawaii	$39,530	50	+3.6%
9	Louisiana	$39,430	320	+3.4%
10	Idaho	$39,340	190	+3.1%
11	Oregon	$39,340	420	+3.1%
12	Washington	$38,050	300	-0.2%
13	New Mexico	$37,440	40	-1.8%
14	Nevada	$37,350	180	-2.1%
15	Arizona	$37,250	230	-2.3%
16	Indiana	$36,520	70	-4.2%
17	Texas	$36,030	730	-5.5%
18	Michigan	$35,890	40	-5.9%
19	Florida	$35,680	740	-6.4%
20	North Carolina	$34,980	180	-8.3%
21	Virginia	$34,890	0	-8.5%
22	Kansas	$34,470	0	-9.6%
23	Georgia	$33,280	80	-12.7%
24	Arkansas	$33,020	50	-13.4%
25	Alabama	$31,180	50	-18.2%