Plasterer and Stucco Mason Salary
Plasterers and Stucco Masons earn a median $57,660 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$57,660
$27.72 per hour
Range
$39,560 – $96,710
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
19,310
across the U.S.
Plasterer and Stucco Mason take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$48,510
per year · effective tax rate 15.9%
$4,042Monthly
$2,021Twice a month
$1,866Every 2 weeks
$23.32Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,739
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,575
- Medicare (1.45%)$836
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,510
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,560 | $19.02 | $33,966 |
| 25th percentile | $47,970 | $23.06 | $40,724 |
| Median (50th) | $57,660 | $27.72 | $48,510 |
| 75th percentile | $71,310 | $34.28 | $58,997 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $96,710 | $46.50 | $76,865 |
Best cities for plasterers and stucco masons (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $120,180 | $87,326 | $77,580 | 840 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $71,310 | $55,577 | $48,072 | 580 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $57,140 | $48,092 | $47,989 | 780 |
| 4 | Sacramento, CA | $62,600 | $49,860 | $46,742 | 460 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | $56,990 | $47,971 | $46,534 | 460 |
| 6 | San Diego, CA | $61,080 | $48,749 | $43,570 | 520 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $57,930 | $46,448 | $40,900 | 1,690 |
| 8 | Riverside, CA | $53,580 | $43,271 | $40,652 | 1,290 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $49,700 | $41,080 | $39,762 | 1,310 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $120,180
- San Francisco, CA — $71,310
- Sacramento, CA — $62,600
- San Diego, CA — $61,080
- Los Angeles, CA — $57,930
- Las Vegas, NV — $57,140
- Dallas, TX — $56,990
- Riverside, CA — $53,580
- Phoenix, AZ — $49,700
Plasterer and Stucco Mason salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $120,180 | $87,326 | $52,060 – $120,210 | — |
| Hawaii | $104,260 | $75,783 | $58,180 – $106,900 | 110 |
| Minnesota | $102,530 | $75,511 | $64,000 – $108,160 | 160 |
| Illinois | $93,790 | $70,313 | $64,890 – $105,720 | 270 |
| New Hampshire | $93,000 | $74,256 | $48,410 – $104,520 | — |
| Missouri | $79,380 | $61,880 | $50,450 – $119,240 | 420 |
| Michigan | $72,990 | $57,327 | $48,350 – $80,270 | 210 |
| Oregon | $71,180 | $53,507 | $49,330 – $97,820 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,030 | $55,946 | $55,570 – $90,160 | 180 |
| New Jersey | $69,990 | $55,749 | $54,990 – $108,490 | 50 |
| Virginia | $64,120 | $50,828 | $53,100 – $66,340 | 100 |
| Ohio | $62,200 | $51,230 | $46,700 – $68,710 | 180 |
| California | $59,940 | $47,917 | $46,460 – $95,240 | 6,780 |
| Maryland | $56,890 | $45,552 | $44,370 – $68,480 | 140 |
| Indiana | $53,930 | $43,951 | $43,500 – $69,320 | 60 |
| Utah | $53,710 | $43,885 | $34,990 – $77,110 | 820 |
| Nevada | $53,610 | $45,256 | $41,060 – $102,570 | 1,150 |
| Kansas | $53,440 | $42,937 | $46,880 – $60,320 | 80 |
| Washington | $51,840 | $43,833 | $41,060 – $66,140 | 440 |
| Texas | $51,140 | $43,271 | $40,650 – $62,400 | 1,400 |
| Wisconsin | $50,700 | $41,468 | $47,150 – $74,320 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $49,950 | $41,203 | $38,710 – $62,280 | 40 |
| Arizona | $49,510 | $40,932 | $37,080 – $75,980 | 1,910 |
| Oklahoma | $49,450 | $40,233 | $46,300 – $57,200 | — |
| Colorado | $47,570 | $39,018 | $38,530 – $77,340 | 480 |
| Florida | $47,420 | $40,282 | $33,410 – $62,770 | 1,970 |
| Montana | $46,540 | $38,144 | $45,900 – $63,860 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $45,350 | $37,636 | $37,440 – $61,410 | 460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plasterer and stucco mason make?
The national median salary for plasterers and stucco masons is $57,660 a year ($27.72 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,560 and the top 10% earn over $96,710. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays plasterers and stucco masons the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $120,180. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many plasterers and stucco masons are there in the U.S.?
About 19,310 people work as plasterers and stucco masons nationwide.