Highest-paying cities for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons
San Francisco, CA leads at $50,440 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $50,440 | $43,080–$58,910 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,260 | $43,830–$54,670 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,780 | $38,500–$52,110 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,440 | $39,270–$51,020 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,330 | $37,500–$45,760 |
| Eugene, OR | $43,280 | $37,890–$43,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,210 | $38,060–$48,600 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $40,610 | $36,710–$51,540 |
| Dallas, TX | $40,420 | $38,200–$40,420 |
| Portland, OR | $40,370 | $39,970–$44,370 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $39,200 | $32,000–$48,140 |
| Baltimore, MD | $39,080 | $38,380–$40,760 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,380 | $36,550–$43,440 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $38,330 | $36,750–$38,330 |
| Austin, TX | $37,920 | $37,340–$40,270 |
| Ogden, UT | $37,470 | $36,270–$44,930 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,240 | $27,780–$37,680 |
| Houston, TX | $36,960 | $30,510–$39,100 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.