Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
Median pay: $57,660/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 1,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.
• Clean job sites.
• Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.
• Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.
• Set up scaffolds.
• Determine materials needed to complete the job and place orders accordingly.
• Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as by troweling or spraying on coats of stucco.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping.
What's the median pay for Plasterers and Stucco Masons?
The median pay for Plasterers and Stucco Masons is $57,660 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Plasterers and Stucco Masons?
Employment for Plasterers and Stucco Masons is projected to change +4.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Plasterers and Stucco Masons?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Plasterers and Stucco Masons?
About 1,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.