Plasterers and Stucco Masons Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for plasterers and stucco masons in the U.S. is $57,660 ($27.72 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $57,660
- Mean annual wage
- $62,050
- Median hourly wage
- $27.72
- Employment
- 19,310
19,310 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,560 | $19.02 |
| 25th percentile | $47,970 | $23.06 |
| Median (50th) | $57,660 | $27.72 |
| 75th percentile | $71,310 | $34.28 |
| 90th percentile | $96,710 | $46.50 |
Highest-paying states for plasterers and stucco masons
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $120,180 | — |
| Hawaii | $104,260 | 110 |
| Minnesota | $102,530 | 160 |
| Illinois | $93,790 | 270 |
| New Hampshire | $93,000 | — |
| Missouri | $79,380 | 420 |
| Michigan | $72,990 | 210 |
| Oregon | $71,180 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,030 | 180 |
| New Jersey | $69,990 | 50 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Mexico: $45,350 median annual wage
- Montana: $46,540 median annual wage
- Florida: $47,420 median annual wage
- Colorado: $47,570 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $49,450 median annual wage
About this occupation
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
Typical tasks
- Set up scaffolds.
- Apply insulation to building exteriors by installing prefabricated insulation systems over existing walls or by covering the outer wall with insulation board, reinforcing mesh, and a base coat.
- Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.
- Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping.
- Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.
- Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as by troweling or spraying on coats of stucco.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 51.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 34.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 7.7% |
| Associate's degree | 3.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.3% |
| Master's degree | 0.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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