SOC 47-2161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plasterers and Stucco Masons — Washington
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
The median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons in Washington, DC is $64,310 per year, 11.5% 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 Washington, DC is $64,310 per year, 11.5% above the national median of $57,660. Pay ranges from under $56,890 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,910 to $66,340.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 384th of 707 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,890 | −1.3% |
| 25th | $56,910 | −1.3% |
| Median (50th) | $64,310 | +11.5% |
| 75th | $66,340 | +15.1% |
| 90th | $72,980 | +26.6% |
| Mean | $63,350 | +9.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $64,310 buys what $58,517 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,517US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,310 a year, 11.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,890 to $72,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plasterers and Stucco Masons in Washington, DC?
The median annual wage is $64,310, or $30.92 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 Washington, DC is 11.5% 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 Washington, DC earns more than $72,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,890 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Washington, DC. 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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