Plasterers and Stucco Masons Salary
The median plasterers and stucco masons salary in the United States is $57,660 per year ($27.72/hour). Salaries range from $39,560 at the entry level to $96,710+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 19,310 plasterers and stucco masons jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$57,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.72
per hour
Employment
19,310
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$39,560
25th percentile
$47,970
Median
$57,660
75th percentile
$71,310
90th percentile
$96,710
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.1%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Plasterers and Stucco Masons Salary by State
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Top Paying States
New York
$120K
+108%
Hawaii
$104K
+81%
Minnesota
$103K
+78%
Illinois
$94K
+63%
New Hampshire
$93K
+61%
Missouri
$79K
+38%
Michigan
$73K
+27%
Oregon
$71K
+23%
Pennsylvania
$70K
+21%
New Jersey
$70K
+21%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $120,180 | +108.4% |
| Hawaii | $104,260 | +80.8% |
| Minnesota | $102,530 | +77.8% |
| Illinois | $93,790 | +62.7% |
| New Hampshire | $93,000 | +61.3% |
| Missouri | $79,380 | +37.7% |
| Michigan | $72,990 | +26.6% |
| Oregon | $71,180 | +23.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $70,030 | +21.5% |
| New Jersey | $69,990 | +21.4% |
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Plasterers and Stucco Masons Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $120,180 | +108.4% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $108,160 | +87.6% |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $105,870 | +83.6% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $96,240 | +66.9% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $80,240 | +39.2% |
| Napa, CA | $79,590 | +38.0% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $78,870 | +36.8% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $78,200 | +35.6% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $77,290 | +34.0% |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $74,570 | +29.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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