DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 119 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 7,220 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAS Painting Inc | $31,200 | 14 | -18.2% |
| 2 | Massachusetts Solar, Inc. dba Kadison Pool Service | $27,602 | 21 | -27.6% |
| 3 | Rolen Consulting, Inc. | $21,528 | 9 | -43.6% |
| 4 | URBAN BROS PAINTING | N/A | 5 | N/A |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, MA | $27,602 | 0% | 20 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $32,926 | -24.7% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $30,264 | N/A | 9 |
| New York | $30,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $28,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $27,602 | N/A | 35 |
| California | $27,040 | -40.9% | 1 |
| New Jersey | $25,438 | -45.5% | 1 |
| Georgia | $23,223 | -30.2% | 2 |
| Arkansas | $23,171 | -29.8% | 1 |
| Maryland | $22,630 | -43.1% | 1 |
| Florida | $21,600 | -39.5% | 1 |
| Illinois | $21,528 | N/A | 5 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Solar, Inc. dba Kadison Pool Service | None | $27,602 |
| TAS Painting Inc | None | $31,200 |
| Rolen Consulting, Inc. | None | $21,528 |
| URBAN BROS PAINTING | Not specified | N/A |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons is Construction at $28,420.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 119 DOL filings, the median salary for a Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons is $27,602, ranging from $27,227 to $30,784.
The 90th percentile salary is $51,720 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Concord, MA offers the highest median at $27,602.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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