Lather Salary in the United States

How much does a Lather make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lather in the United States is $50,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Lather's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,940
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,537 to $52,844
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,070
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Lather Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,844 $4,404 $1,016 $25
Average $50,542 $4,212 $972 $24
25th Percentile $44,537 $3,711 $856 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Lather Salaries

A Lather's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lather Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lather's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,570
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,749
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,646
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,783
  • Expert (over 8 years): $51,470
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lather$48,570
Intermediate Level Lather$48,749
Senior Level Lather$49,646
Specialist Level Lather$50,783
Expert Level Lather$51,470
$48,570 0 yr
$48,749 < 2 yrs
$49,646 2-4 yrs
$50,783 5-8 yrs
$51,470 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Lathers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,749
  • San Francisco: $63,051
  • Oakland: $61,722

What Skills Can Increase a Lather's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.2% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Painting (Mentioned in 3.5% Job Postings): Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used. The final work is also called a painting. Painting is an important form in the visual arts, bringing in elements such as drawing, gesture (as in gestural painting), composition, narration (as in narrative art), or abstraction (as in abstract art). Paintings can be naturalistic and representational (as in a still life or landscape painting), photographic, abstract, narrative, symbolistic (as in Symbolist art), emotive (as in Expressionism), or political in nature (as in Artivism). A portion of the history of painting in both Eastern and Western art is dominated by religious art. Examples of this kind of painting range from artwork depicting mythological figures on pottery, to Biblical scenes Sistine Chapel ceiling, to scenes from the life of Buddha or other images of Eastern religious origin.
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): A computerized maintenance management system, also known as a computerized maintenance management information system, is any software package that maintains a computer database of information about an organization's maintenance operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.2%
Painting 3.5%
Computerized Maintenance Management System 1.63%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Lather's salary.
  • Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interviewing
$65,705
30%
Products and Services
$58,629
16%
Preventive Maintenance
$56,102
11%
Communicates Effectively
$56,102
11%
Coordination
$55,596
10%
Initiative
$55,091
9%
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Lather Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Lather salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $56,531. While startup companies pay approximate $47,808.

Lather Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$47,808
Growth Stage51~500$50,565
Established501~5000$54,591
Enterprise5000+$56,531

How Education impacts a Lather's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lathers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Lather with a No Diploma is between $41,117 and $46,470).

Lather Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lather
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lather Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lather's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Salary Trends for Lather

Salaries for a Lather can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,698 in 2023 to around $55,304 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lather salary trends, .

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FAQ about Lather

1. Where can a Lather earn the most?

A Lather's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Lather earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Lather is $63,749.

2. What is the highest pay for Lather?

The highest pay for Lather is $54,940.

3. What is the lowest pay for Lather?

The lowest pay for Lather is $39,070.

4. What are the responsibilities of Lather?

Applies metal or gypsum lath to walls, ceilings, or frameworks to form a support base for plaster coatings. Follows blueprint specifications for dimensions and tolerances. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent in the field or in a related area. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.

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