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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

General Information

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+4%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$36,080

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$24,500
$67,810
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Less than high school 68%
  • High school 26%
  • Post-secondary certificate 3%
  • Associate's degree 1%
  • Some college 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Building and Construction
  • Administration and Management
  • English Language
  • Design
  • Public Safety and Security

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