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Construction and Trades

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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
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Median pay

$38,140
Median annual pay for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

2.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

800
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

7,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+200
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

No formal educational credential
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile

What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Monitoring
  5. 5Active Learning
  6. 6Learning Strategies

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Building and Construction
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Administration and Management
  4. 4Public Safety and Security
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Customer and Personal Service

Abilities

  1. 1Arm-Hand Steadiness
  2. 2Extent Flexibility
  3. 3Gross Body Equilibrium
  4. 4Manual Dexterity
  5. 5Static Strength
  6. 6Trunk Strength

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Cooperation
  3. 3Attention to Detail
  4. 4Cautiousness
  5. 5Humility
  6. 6Integrity

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Performing General Physical Activities
  3. 3Handling and Moving Objects
  4. 4Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  2. 2Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  3. 3Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  4. 4Spend Time Standing
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Representative tasks

  • Clean work areas and equipment.
  • Perform support duties to assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or masons.
  • Apply protective coverings, such as masking tape, to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work processes.
  • Erect scaffolding.
  • Fill cracks or breaks in surfaces of plaster articles or areas with putty or epoxy compounds.
  • Supply or hold tools and materials.
  • Smooth surfaces of articles to be painted, using sanding and buffing tools and equipment.
  • Mix plaster, and carry plaster to plasterers.

Software and tools

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Sources

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