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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Salary in New Mexico

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons in New Mexico earn a median $35,860 a year, 11% below the U.S. median.

Median in NM
$35,860 a year
U.S. median
$40,470 a year
Employment
50
Location quotient
1.18
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in New Mexico

10%: $29,660Median: $35,86090%: $44,830
Median (50%)
$35,860 · $17.24 an hour
Mean (average)
$36,200 · $17.41 an hour (estimate error ±4.7%)
10th percentile
$29,660 · $14.26 an hour
25th percentile
$31,200 · $15.00 an hour
75th percentile
$39,130 · $18.81 an hour
90th percentile
$44,830 · $21.55 an hour
Employment
50 (estimate error ±30.6%)
Jobs per 1,000
0.06
Location quotient
1.18 (1.00 = national share)

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Frequently asked questions

How much do helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons make in New Mexico?
The median wage for helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons in New Mexico is $35,860 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 50 jobs in the state.