Highest-paying states for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons
Ohio leads at $53,340 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $53,340 | $53,340–$57,590 |
| Hawaii | $51,540 | $37,250–$52,760 |
| California | $46,220 | $38,500–$51,940 |
| Montana | $44,720 | $44,560–$46,370 |
| Oregon | $40,180 | $37,990–$43,280 |
| Washington | $39,360 | $37,340–$52,060 |
| Maryland | $39,080 | $33,120–$40,760 |
| Idaho | $38,760 | $38,480–$42,280 |
| Nevada | $38,330 | $36,790–$38,430 |
| Louisiana | $37,340 | $31,240–$44,330 |
| Texas | $37,040 | $33,730–$39,110 |
| Tennessee | $36,130 | $28,450–$36,300 |
| Florida | $36,010 | $31,980–$38,220 |
| North Carolina | $35,980 | $29,290–$41,010 |
| New Mexico | $35,860 | $31,200–$39,130 |
| Arizona | $32,000 | $32,000–$48,140 |
| Mississippi | $23,470 | $20,650–$30,630 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.