SOC 47-3014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons — Utah
Utah · 2 metro areas compared
In Utah the median wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons is $44,500 a year, which is 10.0% higher than the national figure of $40,470.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Utah the median wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons is $44,500 a year, which is 10.0% higher than the national figure of $40,470. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,470 and $45,510. The lowest tenth earn under $36,160, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,460.
Utah ranks number 6th out of 25 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Provo records the highest median at $45,150. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 540th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | −10.6% |
| 25th | $37,470 | −7.4% |
| Median (50th) | $44,500 | +10.0% |
| 75th | $45,510 | +12.5% |
| 90th | $47,460 | +17.3% |
| Mean | $42,680 | +5.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $44,500 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$44,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,995US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,500 a year, 10.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,160 to $47,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 6th of 25 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $45,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in Utah?
The median annual wage is $44,500, or $21.39 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 Utah is 10.0% higher. 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 Utah earns more than $47,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,160 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Provo, at $45,150 per year.
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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