SOC 47-2161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plasterers and Stucco Masons — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 9 metro areas compared
In Jacksonville, FL the median wage is $48,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jacksonville, FL the median wage is $48,740. That is 15.5% lower than the national median of $57,660. Pay ranges from under $34,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,690 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,260 to $60,200.
Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $50,610. Of the 579 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 360th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,750 | −39.7% |
| 25th | $46,260 | −19.8% |
| Median (50th) | $48,740 | −15.5% |
| 75th | $60,200 | +4.4% |
| 90th | $74,690 | +29.5% |
| Mean | $52,340 | −9.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $50,610 | 80 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $49,950 | 410 | |
| 3 | Miami | $49,290 | 200 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $48,260 | 170 | |
| 5 | Palm Bay | $46,940 | — | |
| 6 | Port St. Lucie | $45,700 | 60 | |
| 7 | Deltona | $44,920 | 70 | |
| 8 | Ocala | $43,670 | 70 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $37,130 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,740 buys what $47,137 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,137US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,740 a year, 15.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,750 to $74,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $50,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons in Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $48,740, or $23.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $57,660, so pay in Jacksonville, FL is 15.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jacksonville, FL earns more than $74,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $50,610 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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