Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
SOC Code: 47-3014 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,904 | $56,202 | $65,478 | $74,776 |
| Vallejo, CA | $43,160 | $50,981 | $58,802 | $66,622 |
| Salinas, CA | $40,186 | $47,403 | $54,642 | $61,859 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $43,576 | $49,587 | $55,619 | $61,630 |
| Merced, CA | $39,707 | $46,613 | $53,498 | $60,403 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $31,013 | $40,040 | $49,067 | $58,094 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,222 | $48,173 | $53,144 | $58,094 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $43,160 | $48,090 | $52,998 | $57,928 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $41,683 | $47,008 | $52,354 | $57,678 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $41,621 | $46,197 | $50,773 | $55,349 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.6 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 3.1 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 2.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.2 |
| Mathematics | 2.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.2 |
| Design | 2.1 |
| Education and Training | 2.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 68.2% |
| High school diploma | 26.2% |
| Some college | 3.7% |
| Associate's degree | 1.4% |
Typical 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.
Technology Skills
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