Plasterers and Stucco Masons Salary by State
The national median pay for plasterers and stucco masons is $57,660 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,350 in New Mexico to $120,180 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,560
- 25th percentile
- $47,970
- Median
- $57,660
- 75th percentile
- $71,310
- Top 10%
- $96,710
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 19,310 jobs.
Median pay in 28 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $120,180 | +108% | $52,060 | $120,210 | Not published |
| 2 | Hawaii | $104,260 | +81% | $58,180 | $106,900 | 110 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $102,530 | +78% | $64,000 | $108,160 | 160 |
| 4 | Illinois | $93,790 | +63% | $64,890 | $105,720 | 270 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $93,000 | +61% | $48,410 | $104,520 | Not published |
| 6 | Missouri | $79,380 | +38% | $50,450 | $119,240 | 420 |
| 7 | Michigan | $72,990 | +27% | $48,350 | $80,270 | 210 |
| 8 | Oregon | $71,180 | +23% | $49,330 | $97,820 | 170 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $70,030 | +21% | $55,570 | $90,160 | 180 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $69,990 | +21% | $54,990 | $108,490 | 50 |
| 11 | Virginia | $64,120 | +11% | $53,100 | $66,340 | 100 |
| 12 | Ohio | $62,200 | +8% | $46,700 | $68,710 | 180 |
| 13 | California | $59,940 | +4% | $46,460 | $95,240 | 6,780 |
| 14 | Maryland | $56,890 | −1% | $44,370 | $68,480 | 140 |
| 15 | Indiana | $53,930 | −6% | $43,500 | $69,320 | 60 |
| 16 | Utah | $53,710 | −7% | $34,990 | $77,110 | 820 |
| 17 | Nevada | $53,610 | −7% | $41,060 | $102,570 | 1,150 |
| 18 | Kansas | $53,440 | −7% | $46,880 | $60,320 | 80 |
| 19 | Washington | $51,840 | −10% | $41,060 | $66,140 | 440 |
| 20 | Texas | $51,140 | −11% | $40,650 | $62,400 | 1,400 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $50,700 | −12% | $47,150 | $74,320 | 40 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $49,950 | −13% | $38,710 | $62,280 | 40 |
| 23 | Arizona | $49,510 | −14% | $37,080 | $75,980 | 1,910 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $49,450 | −14% | $46,300 | $57,200 | Not published |
| 25 | Colorado | $47,570 | −17% | $38,530 | $77,340 | 480 |
| 26 | Florida | $47,420 | −18% | $33,410 | $62,770 | 1,970 |
| 27 | Montana | $46,540 | −19% | $45,900 | $63,860 | 50 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $45,350 | −21% | $37,440 | $61,410 | 460 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary questions
Which state pays plasterers and stucco masons the most?
New York, with a median of $120,180 a year (+108% vs. the national median of $57,660). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays plasterers and stucco masons the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $45,350 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most plasterers and stucco masons work?
California has the most jobs, about 6,780, with a median of $59,940.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.