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

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Job 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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

	Education: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Construction Laborers and Helpers

Construction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites. Most construction laborers and helpers work full time and do physically demanding work. Some work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions. Construction laborers have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations. Construction laborers and helpers learn their trade through on-the-job training. Formal education is not typically required. The median annual wage for construction laborers and helpers was $30,890 in May 2015. Employment of construction laborers and helpers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Laborers and helpers work in all fields of construction, and demand for these workers will mirror the level of overall construction activity. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for construction laborers and helpers. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of construction laborers and helpers with similar occupations. Learn more about construction laborers and helpers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Building Finishing Contractors	7,700
Nonresidential Building Construction	590
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	570
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	350
Residential Building Construction	310
Employment Services	280
Utility System Construction	150
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	90
Support Activities for Mining	30
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only)	30

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Average Annual Salary	$31,720
Average Hourly Wage	$15.25
Total Employment	10,600