Logo

SalarySight

Average Plasterers and Stucco Mason Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a plasterers and stucco mason make in the United States?

The average salary for a plasterers and stucco mason in the United States is $59,050, but the range typically falls between $44,810 and $68,650. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.39, with a range between $21.54 and $33.01.

There are approximately 22,310 people employed as a plasterers and stucco mason in the United States. With California, Florida, Arizona employing the highest number of plasterers and stucco masons.The state with the best pay for a plasterers and stucco mason is New York, with an average annual salary of $98,790, while South Dakota has the lowest average annual salary of $43,470.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$36,880$17.73
25th Percentile$44,810$21.54
Median$52,640$25.31
75th Percentile$68,650$33.01
90th Percentile$92,780$44.61

Average plasterers and stucco mason salary by location

The salary of a plasterers and stucco mason can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a plasterers and stucco mason in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for plasterers and stucco masons are New York, Hawaii, Minnesota, Illinois, Massachusetts while the worst states are South Dakota, Wyoming, Georgia, New Mexico, Oklahoma.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Arizona$32,410$50,190$64,010
California$39,660$65,500$98,710
Colorado$39,240$51,860$64,490
District of Columbia$41,500$51,970$68,950
Florida$29,550$47,850$80,480
Georgia$29,260$56,850$128,420
Hawaii$41,500$79,710$101,190
Idaho$39,230$48,180$62,450
Illinois$59,150$79,330$98,360
Indiana$43,970$54,260$64,050
Iowa$42,180$56,110$65,290
Kansas$42,760$56,000$91,470
Kentucky$41,070$47,890$57,620
Louisiana$38,200$48,750$62,490
Maryland$38,620$50,310$61,820
Massachusetts$60,300$83,940$112,530
Michigan$58,240$65,620$78,200
Minnesota$61,470$83,610$96,200
Missouri$38,770$58,290$79,020
Nevada$36,010$54,680$84,260
New Hampshire$42,840$59,790$70,850
New Jersey$46,110$76,560$103,050
New Mexico$30,510$42,520$49,640
New York$52,230$98,790$158,290
North Carolina$33,910$45,970$53,880
Ohio$40,110$60,920$68,600
Oklahoma$42,710$45,880$46,870
Oregon$52,050$66,430$93,930
Pennsylvania$39,890$65,060$82,650
South Dakota$33,760$43,470$64,910
Texas$37,930$47,640$63,390
Utah$31,520$52,870$82,270
Virginia$45,020$53,780$61,950
Washington$41,450$64,680$104,790
West Virginia$34,660$44,790$58,360
Wisconsin$49,870$56,940$80,510
Wyoming$35,360$41,970$50,640

Even between cities, the salary of a plasterers and stucco mason can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for plasterers and stucco masons is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $99,520.The city with the lowest average salary for plasterers and stucco masons is El Paso, TX with an average salary of $37,930.

Areas with highest average salaries for plasterers and stucco masons

  1. New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY - $99,520
  2. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, MN - $87,240
  3. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL - $84,810
  4. Boston-Cambridge-Nashua area, MA - $82,250
  5. Urban Honolulu, HI - $81,200

Areas with lowest average salaries for plasterers and stucco masons

  1. El Paso, TX - $37,930
  2. Punta Gorda, FL - $40,000
  3. Las Cruces, NM - $41,090
  4. Albuquerque, NM - $41,810
  5. Grand Junction, CO - $45,830

Employment trends for plasterers and stucco masons in the United States

The number of plasterers and stucco masons in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of plasterers and stucco masons has decreased by -2,900. On average, the number of plasterers and stucco masons has been increasing by -2.9% each year. The salary of plasterers and stucco masons has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of plasterers and stucco masons has increased by $6,950. On average, the salary of plasterers and stucco masons has been increasing by 3.3% each year.

Change in salary

Change in employment

How plasterers and stucco masons salaries compare to other construction and extraction occupations

Plasterers and Stucco Masons are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for plasterers and stucco masons compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.

Frequently Asked Questions