As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plasterer in California is $51,532, equivalent to $25 per hour, $991 weekly, or $4,294 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plasterer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Plasterer in California vary widely, spanning from $39,836 to $56,018. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,410) and 75th percentile ($53,880), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,018 per year. This $8,470 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 $39,836 CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plasterer Salary $45,410 CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plasterer Salary $51,532 CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plasterer Salary $53,880 CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plasterer Salary $56,018 CA July 01, 2026
25% $45,410 10% $39,836 90% $56,018 75% $53,880 $51,532 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 $45,466 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $48,336 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $48,463 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $46,933 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $45,855 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $48,340 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $46,549 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $45,582 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $55,054 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $53,538 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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