Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary in Michigan
In Michigan, helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons earn $35,890 at the median — $17.26 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Michigan. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $31,930, 25th percentile $34,670, median $35,890, 75th percentile $46,220, 90th percentile $57,550. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
How much do helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons make in Michigan?▼
The median is $35,890 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,930, and experienced helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons can clear $57,550. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Michigan?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,446/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 52% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons salary go in Michigan?▼
Michigan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons salary is worth about $38,226 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
