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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons vs. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masonss earn a median salary of $38,140/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn $78,690/year - a difference of $40,550. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median salary
$38,140
$78,690
Hourly rate
$18.34/hr
$37.83/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$31,360
$51,290
Senior level (90th %)
$51,720
$126,690
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
7,220
806,080
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
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