How much does a plasterer and stucco mason make in Chicago?
$96,240a year
Median yearly pay for plasterer and stucco masons in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $46.27 an hour or $8,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.27
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,920Median: $96,240Highest 10%: $105,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,920 | $33.13 | |
| 25th | $91,900 | $44.18 | |
| Median | $96,240 | $46.27 | |
| 75th | $105,700 | $50.80 | |
| 90th | $105,900 | $50.90 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for plasterer and stucco masons.
| St. Louis, MO | $80,240 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plasterer and stucco mason make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $46.27 ($96,240 a year).
Do plasterer and stucco masons make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $96,240 against $57,660 nationally, 67% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $93,790, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for plasterer and stucco mason pay?
4 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a plasterer and stucco mason make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.