How much does a plasterer make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,980 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,179
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States 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 |
| 4. United States | $59,760 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $54,760 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $133 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Roofer$55,440
- Tile installer$54,720
- Insulator$52,500
- Glazier$57,080
- Plumber$62,820
- Hvac mechanic$63,280
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Hawaii | $103,300 |
| Illinois | $81,420 |
| New Jersey | $74,900 |
| Alaska | $73,690 |
| Washington | $73,090 |
| Oregon | $72,920 |
| Missouri | $68,590 |
| Minnesota | $68,490 |
| Massachusetts | $67,440 |
| California | $65,730 |
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| New Hampshire | $64,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,640 |
| Ohio | $62,180 |
| New York | $62,060 |
| Michigan | $61,230 |
| Connecticut | $61,140 |
| Maine | $60,080 |
| Vermont | $59,820 |
| Wisconsin | $59,550 |
| Colorado | $58,380 |
| Georgia | $58,260 |
| Montana | $57,050 |
| Virginia | $56,160 |
| Iowa | $55,120 |
| Maryland | $54,870 |
| Nevada | $54,450 |
| Utah | $51,740 |
| Arizona | $50,900 |
| Delaware | $50,170 |
| New Mexico | $50,020 |
| Indiana | $49,120 |
| South Dakota | $48,850 |
| Nebraska | $48,620 |
| Florida | $48,590 |
| Kentucky | $48,340 |
| Texas | $48,150 |
| Alabama | $48,000 |
| Louisiana | $47,710 |
| Tennessee | $47,510 |
| Idaho | $47,290 |
| Rhode Island | $47,110 |
| Oklahoma | $46,410 |
| South Carolina | $45,340 |
| North Dakota | $45,110 |
| North Carolina | $45,090 |
| Arkansas | $44,550 |
| Wyoming | $43,990 |
| Kansas | $42,670 |
| West Virginia | $41,600 |
| Mississippi | $37,310 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer | $58,930 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $57,660 |
| Taper | $68,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plasterer make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,980 a month, $59,760 a year.
How much does a plasterer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $39,230 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $101,700.
Which country pays a plasterer the most?
United States, with a median of $59,760 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a plasterer the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $103,300 a year.
Does a plasterer make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $59,760 a year against $44,260 in Germany, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a plasterer or a roofer?
A plasterer: $59,760 a year against $55,440 for a roofer, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate