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Plasterers and Stucco Masons Salary
Plasterers and Stucco Masons earn a median $57,660 a year in the U.S., with 19,310 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $57,660 a year
- Employment
- 19,310
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +2.8%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 1,500
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $57,660 · $27.72 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $62,050 · $29.83 an hour (estimate error ±2.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $39,560 · $19.02 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $47,970 · $23.06 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $71,310 · $34.28 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $96,710 · $46.50 an hour
- Employment
- 19,310 (estimate error ±5.8%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 22,900
- Projected for 2035
- 23,600
- Change
- +600 (+2.8%)
- Openings each year
- 1,500
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Self-employed
- 16.8%
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $120,180 | Not reported |
| 2 | Hawaii | $104,260 | 110 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $102,530 | 160 |
| 4 | Illinois | $93,790 | 270 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $93,000 | Not reported |
| 6 | Missouri | $79,380 | 420 |
| 7 | Michigan | $72,990 | 210 |
| 8 | Oregon | $71,180 | 170 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $70,030 | 180 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $69,990 | 50 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6,780 | $59,940 |
| Florida | 1,970 | $47,420 |
| Arizona | 1,910 | $49,510 |
| Texas | 1,400 | $51,140 |
| Nevada | 1,150 | $53,610 |
| Utah | 820 | $53,710 |
| Colorado | 480 | $47,570 |
| New Mexico | 460 | $45,350 |
| Washington | 440 | $51,840 |
| Missouri | 420 | $79,380 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $120,180 | 840 |
| 2 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $108,160 | 100 |
| 3 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $105,870 | 100 |
| 4 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $96,240 | 190 |
| 5 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $80,240 | 270 |
| 6 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $78,870 | 140 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $72,700 | 420 |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,310 | 580 |
| 9 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $70,500 | 120 |
| 10 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $68,210 | 100 |
| 11 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $64,310 | 110 |
| 12 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62,600 | 460 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,690 | $57,930 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 1,310 | $49,700 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,290 | $53,580 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 840 | $120,180 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 780 | $57,140 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 580 | $71,310 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 520 | $61,080 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 460 | $56,990 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 460 | $62,600 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 420 | $72,700 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 410 | $49,950 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 400 | $37,130 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)0 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Plasterers and Stucco Masons pay by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do plasterers and stucco masons make?
- The median wage for plasterers and stucco masons in the U.S. is $57,660 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $47,970 and $71,310.
- Which state pays plasterers and stucco masons the most?
- New York has the highest median wage for this occupation at $120,180 a year.
- What is the job outlook for plasterers and stucco masons?
- BLS projects employment to grow 2.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,500 openings each year on average.
- What education do plasterers and stucco masons need?
- The typical entry-level education is: no formal educational credential.