Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons to increase by 1.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 7,600 to 7,700 jobs. Its estimate of 700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($40,470), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
7,600
Projected employment (2034)
7,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
700
Pay & Preparation
$40,470
No formal educational credential
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Coordination (3/5) • Speaking (3/5) • Active Listening (2.88/5) • Critical Thinking (2.75/5) • Time Management (2.75/5) • Monitoring (2.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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