As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plasterer in California is $51,537, equivalent to $25 per hour, $991 weekly, or $4,295 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 California vary widely, spanning from $39,840 to $56,023. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,414) and 75th percentile ($53,885), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,023 per year. This $8,471 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, California Plasterer often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Plasterer job salary. 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 $39,840 CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plasterer Salary $45,414 CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plasterer Salary $51,537 CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plasterer Salary $53,885 CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plasterer Salary $56,023 CA April 01, 2026
25% $45,414 10% $39,840 90% $56,023 75% $53,885 $51,537 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $46,936 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $47,903 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $49,305 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $46,900 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $45,811 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $48,660 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $46,998 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $44,620 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $54,708 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $54,583 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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