Painter Helper

Code: 47-3014.00

Also known as: Painter Helper, Plaster Helper, Plaster Tender

Description: Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons are classified under Construction Laborers. Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation.

Painter Helper

Typical wages


10% $23,200
25% $27,080
Median $31,640
75% $38,400
90% $47,550
10% $11.15
25% $13.02
Median $15.21
75% $18.46
90% $22.86

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
11,000
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
11,200
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 1,300