SOC 47-2161 · May 2025 · United States
Plasterers and Stucco Masons
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons across the United States is $57,660 per year, measured over 19,310 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $120,180.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Pay for this occupation varies by 165.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $120,180 and New Mexico pays $45,350.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $120,180 | — | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $104,260 | 110 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $102,530 | 160 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $93,790 | 270 | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $93,000 | — | |
| 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 Plasterers and Stucco Masons jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6,780 | $59,940 | |
| 2 | Florida | 1,970 | $47,420 | |
| 3 | Arizona | 1,910 | $49,510 | |
| 4 | Texas | 1,400 | $51,140 | |
| 5 | Nevada | 1,150 | $53,610 | |
| 6 | Utah | 820 | $53,710 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 480 | $47,570 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | 460 | $45,350 | |
| 9 | Washington | 440 | $51,840 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 420 | $79,380 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $120,180 | 840 |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $108,160 | 100 |
| 3 | Urban Honolulu | $105,870 | 100 |
| 4 | Chicago | $96,240 | 190 |
| 5 | St. Louis | $80,240 | 270 |
| 6 | Napa | $79,590 | 40 |
| 7 | Kansas City | $78,870 | 140 |
| 8 | Philadelphia | $78,200 | 80 |
| 9 | Detroit | $77,290 | 70 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $74,570 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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