How much does a helpers--painter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $19.46 an hour or $3,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.46
- Average (mean)
- $42,440
- Jobs
- 7,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| Median | $40,470 | $19.46 | |
| 75th | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| 90th | $52,000 | $25.00 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Ohio | $53,340 |
| New York | $52,000 |
| Hawaii | $51,540 |
| California | $46,220 |
| Montana | $44,720 |
| Utah | $44,500 |
| Virginia | $43,160 |
| Connecticut | $43,070 |
| Colorado | $42,470 |
| Oregon | $40,180 |
| Washington | $39,360 |
| Maryland | $39,080 |
| Idaho | $38,760 |
| Nevada | $38,330 |
| Louisiana | $37,340 |
| Texas | $37,040 |
| Indiana | $36,550 |
| Tennessee | $36,130 |
| Florida | $36,010 |
| North Carolina | $35,980 |
| New Mexico | $35,860 |
| Georgia | $35,430 |
| Arizona | $32,000 |
| Michigan | $30,300 |
| Mississippi | $23,470 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $52,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,440 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,780 |
| Provo, UT | $45,150 |
| Denver, CO | $45,050 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,440 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,330 |
| Washington, DC | $43,890 |
| Eugene, OR | $43,280 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,210 |
| Honolulu, HI | $40,610 |
| Dallas, TX | $40,420 |
| Portland, OR | $40,370 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $39,200 |
In other countries
Helpers--Painter belongs to the international group "Building construction labourers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Helpers--Brickmason$47,550
- Helpers--Carpenter$43,780
- Helpers--Electrician$42,670
- Helpers--Pipelayer$42,360
- Helpers--Roofer$44,160
- Helper$42,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--painter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $19.46 ($40,470 a year).
How much does a helpers--painter make a month?
About $3,373 a month before tax, based on a median of $40,470 a year.
How much does a helpers--painter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year ($15.00 an hour); the top 10% make $52,000 or more.
Which state pays helpers--painters the most?
Ohio, with a median of $53,340 a year, followed by New York ($52,000) and Hawaii ($51,540).
Which city pays helpers--painters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $52,000 a year.
How many helpers--painters are there in the United States?
About 7,490 people work as helpers--painters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.