SOC 47-3014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
The median wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in Phoenix, AZ is $39,200 per year, close to the national median of $40,470 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in Phoenix, AZ is $39,200 per year, close to the national median of $40,470 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $32,000 and $48,140. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,000 and the ninetieth at $48,140.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 580th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,000 | −20.9% |
| 25th | $32,000 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $39,200 | −3.1% |
| 75th | $48,140 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $48,140 | +19.0% |
| Mean | $39,060 | −3.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $39,200 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$39,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,928US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,200 a year, 3.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,000 to $48,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $39,200, or $18.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,470, so pay in Phoenix, AZ is 3.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Phoenix, AZ earns more than $48,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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