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Plasterer salary
Average plasterer salary
$49,213
How much does a plasterer make?
The average plasterer salary in the United States is $49,213. Plasterer salaries typically range between $31,000 and $77,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for plasterers is $23.66 per hour.
Plasterer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Plasterers earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Where can a Plasterer earn more?
Plasterer salary estimates from across the web
Average plasterer salary by state
Highest paying states for plasterers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $66,323 | $31.89 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $60,818 | $29.24 |
| 3 | Virginia | $59,231 | $28.48 |
| 4 | Arizona | $57,445 | $27.62 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $55,456 | $26.66 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $58,023 | $27.90 |
| 7 | Ohio | $55,164 | $26.52 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $59,244 | $28.48 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $54,885 | $26.39 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $55,980 | $26.91 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $55,647 | $26.75 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $57,852 | $27.81 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $53,593 | $25.77 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $54,562 | $26.23 |
| 15 | Delaware | $56,280 | $27.06 |
| 16 | Alaska | $59,131 | $28.43 |
| 17 | Nevada | $54,173 | $26.04 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $56,450 | $27.14 |
| 19 | Montana | $54,340 | $26.13 |
| 20 | Alabama | $53,487 | $25.71 |
| 21 | Maryland | $57,040 | $27.42 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $53,873 | $25.90 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $52,087 | $25.04 |
| 24 | California | $56,102 | $26.97 |
| 25 | Utah | $52,546 | $25.26 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $52,114 | $25.05 |
| 27 | Illinois | $53,136 | $25.55 |
| 28 | Iowa | $52,065 | $25.03 |
| 29 | Vermont | $53,778 | $25.85 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $51,443 | $24.73 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $55,572 | $26.72 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $50,775 | $24.41 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $51,100 | $24.57 |
| 34 | Missouri | $51,042 | $24.54 |
| 35 | Colorado | $51,112 | $24.57 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $52,394 | $25.19 |
| 37 | Kansas | $49,474 | $23.79 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $48,409 | $23.27 |
| 39 | Washington | $49,582 | $23.84 |
| 40 | Maine | $46,105 | $22.17 |
| 41 | Indiana | $46,992 | $22.59 |
| 42 | Idaho | $47,691 | $22.93 |
| 43 | Oregon | $44,087 | $21.20 |
| 44 | Michigan | $43,068 | $20.71 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $40,677 | $19.56 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $38,945 | $18.72 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $38,569 | $18.54 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $38,549 | $18.53 |
| 49 | Georgia | $38,738 | $18.62 |
| 50 | Texas | $38,101 | $18.32 |
| 51 | Florida | $38,182 | $18.36 |
Highest paying cities for plasterers
The highest-paying cities for plasterers are Lindenhurst, NY, Norfolk, VA, and South Windsor, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindenhurst, NY | $66,478 | $31.96 |
| 2 | Norfolk, VA | $59,139 | $28.43 |
| 3 | South Windsor, CT | $57,531 | $27.66 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $57,508 | $27.65 |
| 5 | Providence, RI | $55,982 | $26.91 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $55,796 | $26.82 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $55,626 | $26.74 |
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | $54,011 | $25.97 |
| 9 | Lakewood, CO | $51,155 | $24.59 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $44,098 | $21.20 |
| 11 | Knoxville, TN | $39,402 | $18.94 |
Plasterer salary details
A plasterer's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $77,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a plasterer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| Average | $49,213 | $4,101 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Top companies hiring plasterers now:
Which companies pay plasterers the most?
Plasterer salaries at F&G; and County Of Los Angeles Public Library are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average plasterer salary at companies like United Water Restoration Group and Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F&G | $64,572 | $31.04 |
| 2 | County Of Los Angeles Public Library | $50,207 | $24.14 |
| 3 | United Water Restoration Group | $49,893 | $23.99 |
| 4 | Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority | $49,497 | $23.80 |
| 5 | Advance Masonry | $46,827 | $22.51 |
| 6 | Department of Public Social Services | $46,615 | $22.41 |
| 7 | The Walt Disney Company | $46,417 | $22.32 |
| 8 | Providence Housing | $45,823 | $22.03 |
| 9 | board of education | $45,424 | $21.84 |
| 10 | Tradesmen International | $44,253 | $21.28 |
| 11 | Architect of the Capitol | $41,706 | $20.05 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Plasterer salary trends
The average plasterer salary has risen by $10,665 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average plasterer earned $38,548 annually, but today, they earn $49,213 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for plasterers over the last decade.
Compare plasterer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average plasterer salary over time
Compare plasterer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Plasterer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,200 | $23.66 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $47,600 | $22.86 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $45,600 | $21.91 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $42,700 | $20.50 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $40,700 | $19.57 | +4.0% |
Recently added plasterer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mears | Plasterer | Dover, DE | 12/16/2024 | $38,317 |
| Private Investigator Grantham | Plasterer Multi Trade | Newark, NJ | 12/10/2024 | $49,858 |
| City of New York | Plasterer | Lincoln, NE | 12/08/2024 | $100,739 |
| Double L Management | Plasterer/Yesero | Westerville, OH | 12/03/2024 | $49,712 |
| State of Virginia | Drywall/Plasterer or Senior Drywall/Plasterer | Charlottesville, VA | 11/22/2024 | $56,349 |
| Adeex | Plasterer Seeks Work | Lincolnshire, IL | 11/21/2024 | $66,784 |
| Sekisui Aerospace Corporation | Plaster (PIT & Demold) I | Sumner, WA | 10/27/2024 | $42,366 |
| Wakefield and District Housing Limited | Plasterers | Yorkshire, VA | 10/24/2024 | $42,198 |
| Investinwestlothian | Plasterer (West Lothian Council) | Livingston, NJ | 10/24/2024 | $37,491 |
| Cdm Investment Group | Plasterer | Omaha, NE | 10/23/2024 | $79,306 |
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