As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plasterer in the US is $46,724, equivalent to $22 per hour, $899 weekly, or $3,894 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plasterer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Plasterer in the US vary widely, spanning from $36,119 to $50,791. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,173) and 75th percentile ($48,853), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,791 per year. This $7,680 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Painting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Plasterer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plasterer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plasterer Salary $36,119 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plasterer Salary $41,173 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plasterer Salary $46,724 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plasterer Salary $48,853 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plasterer Salary $50,791 US April 01, 2026
25% $41,173 10% $36,119 90% $50,791 75% $48,853 $46,724 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Plasterer ?

A plasterer is a tradesman who works with plaster, such as forming a layer of plaster on an interior wall or plaster decorative moldings on ceilings or walls. The process of creating plasterwork, called plastering, has been used in building construction for centuries....

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