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Top 15 cities for plasterers and stucco masons by average salary
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,750 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $102,560 |
| Honolulu, HI | $94,840 |
| Chicago, IL | $93,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $87,530 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,110 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,750 |
| San Jose, CA | $74,470 |
| Napa, CA | $74,210 |
| Detroit, MI | $73,530 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $72,550 |
| Portland, OR | $72,190 |
| Kansas City, MO | $71,830 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $69,100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $68,550 |
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Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary by state
New York pays plasterers and stucco masons the most statewide, $100,300 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $100,300 | $120,180 | n/a | 1 | $102,560 | $102,560 |
| Hawaii | $93,970 | $104,260 | 110 | 1 | $94,840 | $94,840 |
| Minnesota | $90,380 | $102,530 | 160 | 1 | $104,750 | $104,750 |
| Illinois | $89,440 | $93,790 | 270 | 1 | $93,000 | $93,000 |
| New Hampshire | $84,590 | $93,000 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $82,630 | $79,380 | 420 | 2 | $87,530 | $71,830 |
| New Jersey | $77,670 | $69,990 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $71,250 | $71,180 | 170 | 1 | $72,190 | $72,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,850 | $70,030 | 180 | 2 | $76,750 | $68,550 |
| Michigan | $69,190 | $72,990 | 210 | 2 | $73,530 | $72,550 |
| California | $64,030 | $59,940 | 6,780 | 18 | $77,110 | $46,610 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $63,350 | $63,350 |
| Virginia | $61,520 | $64,120 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $61,210 | $53,610 | 1,150 | 2 | $62,950 | $56,780 |
| Ohio | $60,050 | $62,200 | 180 | 2 | $62,560 | $59,500 |
| Utah | $57,210 | $53,710 | 820 | 4 | $60,680 | $55,170 |
| Washington | $56,830 | $51,840 | 440 | 1 | $63,050 | $63,050 |
| Maryland | $55,920 | $56,890 | 140 | 1 | $51,560 | $51,560 |
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $55,240 | $55,240 |
| Kansas | $55,090 | $53,440 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $54,620 | $53,930 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $54,180 | $49,510 | 1,910 | 5 | $55,500 | $46,850 |
| Wisconsin | $53,870 | $50,700 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $53,490 | $47,570 | 480 | 1 | $55,480 | $55,480 |
| Texas | $51,830 | $51,140 | 1,400 | 2 | $55,100 | $52,640 |
| Montana | $51,790 | $46,540 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $49,450 | $49,450 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $49,360 | $49,950 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $48,190 | $47,420 | 1,970 | 10 | $55,030 | $43,140 |
| New Mexico | $47,560 | $45,350 | 460 | 2 | $53,740 | $45,330 |
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Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,750 | $108,160 | $50.36 | 100 |
| New York, NY | $102,560 | $120,180 | $49.31 | 840 |
| Honolulu, HI | $94,840 | $105,870 | $45.59 | 100 |
| Chicago, IL | $93,000 | $96,240 | $44.71 | 190 |
| St. Louis, MO | $87,530 | $80,240 | $42.08 | 270 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,110 | $71,310 | $37.07 | 580 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,750 | $78,200 | $36.90 | 80 |
| San Jose, CA | $74,470 | $72,700 | $35.80 | 420 |
| Napa, CA | $74,210 | $79,590 | $35.68 | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | $73,530 | $77,290 | $35.35 | 70 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $72,550 | $74,570 | $34.88 | 30 |
| Portland, OR | $72,190 | $70,500 | $34.71 | 120 |
| Kansas City, MO | $71,830 | $78,870 | $34.53 | 140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $69,100 | $68,210 | $33.22 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $68,550 | $66,330 | $32.96 | 50 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $67,080 | $62,790 | $32.25 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $66,700 | $60,990 | $32.07 | 200 |
| Salinas, CA | $65,680 | $64,330 | $31.58 | 80 |
| Sacramento, CA | $65,250 | $62,600 | $31.37 | 460 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,190 | $61,550 | $31.34 | 180 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,940 | $61,080 | $31.22 | 520 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,600 | $57,930 | $30.58 | 1,690 |
| Washington, DC | $63,350 | $64,310 | $30.46 | 110 |
| Seattle, WA | $63,050 | $58,860 | $30.31 | 220 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $62,950 | $57,140 | $30.27 | 780 |
| Cleveland, OH | $62,560 | $64,500 | $30.08 | 40 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,200 | $58,780 | $29.90 | 140 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,740 | $60,130 | $29.68 | 160 |
| Yuba City, CA | $61,560 | $60,250 | $29.60 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,830 | $61,360 | $29.24 | 180 |
| St. George, UT | $60,680 | $54,310 | $29.17 | 180 |
| Logan, UT | $59,700 | $57,360 | $28.70 | 50 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $59,500 | $60,000 | $28.60 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,280 | $53,580 | $27.54 | 1,290 |
| Redding, CA | $56,840 | $58,270 | $27.33 | 50 |
| Reno, NV | $56,780 | $48,130 | $27.30 | 330 |
| Provo, UT | $56,620 | $53,570 | $27.22 | 270 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $55,500 | $49,700 | $26.68 | 1,310 |
| Denver, CO | $55,480 | $49,200 | $26.67 | 200 |
| Providence, RI | $55,240 | $59,590 | $26.56 | 30 |
| Ogden, UT | $55,170 | $54,010 | $26.52 | 110 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $55,120 | $54,830 | $26.50 | 70 |
| Dallas, TX | $55,100 | $56,990 | $26.49 | 460 |
| Naples, FL | $55,030 | $50,610 | $26.46 | 80 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $53,740 | $57,150 | $25.84 | 60 |
| Miami, FL | $53,290 | $49,290 | $25.62 | 200 |
| Houston, TX | $52,640 | $49,910 | $25.31 | 360 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $52,340 | $48,740 | $25.16 | n/a |
| Baltimore, MD | $51,560 | $51,900 | $24.79 | n/a |
| Tucson, AZ | $51,500 | $46,820 | $24.76 | 340 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $50,240 | $45,770 | $24.15 | 50 |
| Orlando, FL | $50,230 | $49,950 | $24.15 | 410 |
| Tampa, FL | $49,380 | $48,260 | $23.74 | 170 |
| Yuma, AZ | $46,850 | $44,320 | $22.52 | 40 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $46,780 | $46,940 | $22.49 | n/a |
| Visalia, CA | $46,610 | $47,130 | $22.41 | 230 |
| Deltona, FL | $46,140 | $44,920 | $22.19 | 70 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $46,120 | $45,700 | $22.17 | 60 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $45,330 | $37,450 | $21.79 | 320 |
| Ocala, FL | $44,930 | $43,670 | $21.60 | 70 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $43,140 | $37,130 | $20.74 | 400 |
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- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsU.S. average $66,290
- ElectriciansU.S. average $71,490
- Painters, Construction and MaintenanceU.S. average $55,420
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- Sheet Metal WorkersU.S. average $67,850
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Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary: questions
Where do plasterers and stucco masons make the most money?
In Minneapolis, MN, with an average of $104,750 a year, among the 61 metro areas we cover.
What is the average plasterers and stucco masons salary in the U.S.?
$62,050 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $57,660, so half of plasterers and stucco masons earn more than that and half less.
What salary should plasterers and stucco masons ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of plasterers and stucco masons nationwide earn between $47,970 (25th percentile) and $71,310 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays plasterers and stucco masons the most?
New York, with a statewide average of $100,300 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is plasterers and stucco masons pay the lowest?
Fort Myers, FL, at $43,140 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2161.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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