SOC 47-2161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plasterers and Stucco Masons — Oregon
Oregon · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons in Oregon is $71,180 per year, 23.4% above the national median of $57,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons in Oregon is $71,180 per year, 23.4% above the national median of $57,660. Half of workers earn between $56,470 and $82,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,330 and the ninetieth at $97,820.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Oregon ranks number 8th out of 28 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $70,500. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 321st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,330 | −14.4% |
| 25th | $56,470 | −2.1% |
| Median (50th) | $71,180 | +23.4% |
| 75th | $82,210 | +42.6% |
| 90th | $97,820 | +69.6% |
| Mean | $71,250 | +23.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $70,500 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $71,180 buys what $68,839 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,839US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,180 a year, 23.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,330 to $97,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 28 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $70,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $71,180, or $34.22 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 Oregon is 23.4% 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 Oregon earns more than $97,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,330 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 Portland, at $70,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. 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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