SOC 47-2161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plasterers and Stucco Masons — Kansas City
Kansas City, MO-KS · 1 metro areas compared
At $78,870 a year, the median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons in Kansas City, MO sits 36.8% above the national figure of $57,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $78,870 a year, the median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons in Kansas City, MO sits 36.8% above the national figure of $57,660. Half of workers earn between $57,510 and $79,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,750 and the ninetieth at $79,910.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, St. Louis records the highest median at $80,240. Of the 613 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 160th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,750 | −15.5% |
| 25th | $57,510 | −0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $78,870 | +36.8% |
| 75th | $79,900 | +38.6% |
| 90th | $79,910 | +38.6% |
| Mean | $71,830 | +24.6% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $80,240 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas City run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $78,870 goes as far as $86,861 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 50.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,861US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,870 a year, 36.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,750 to $79,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Louis, at $80,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons in Kansas City, MO?
The median annual wage is $78,870, or $37.92 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 Kansas City, MO is 36.8% higher. 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 Kansas City, MO earns more than $79,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,750 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 St. Louis, at $80,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Kansas City, MO. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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