How much does a plasterer make in Australia?
A$61,360a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$5,113 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$4,251
- Equals
- $42,160
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $75,660 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,910 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $69,160 |
| 10. Germany | $44,260 |
| 11. Australia | $42,160 |
| 12. Luxembourg estimate | $41,760 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $133 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- RooferA$18,190
- Tile installerA$69,430
- InsulatorA$73,790
- GlazierA$80,620
- PlumberA$81,750
- Hvac mechanicA$96,860
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plasterer make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$5,113 a month, A$61,360 a year.
Which country pays a plasterer the most?
United States, with a median of $59,760 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a plasterer make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $59,760 a year against $42,160 in Australia, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a plasterer or a roofer?
A plasterer: A$61,360 a year against A$18,190 for a roofer, 3.4 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate