Plasterers and Stucco Masons pay in California
In California, the median pay for plasterers and stucco masons is $28.82 an hour ($59,940 a year). About 6,780 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($57,660). California ranks 13th of 28 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plasterers and stucco masons in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.34 | $46,460 |
| 25% of workers | $23.91 | $49,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.82 | $59,940 |
| 75% of workers | $35.64 | $74,130 |
| 90% of workers | $45.79 | $95,240 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Napa | $79,590 | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $72,700 | 420 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $71,310 | 580 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $68,210 | 100 |
| Salinas | $64,330 | 80 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $62,790 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $62,600 | 460 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $61,550 | 180 |
| Modesto | $61,360 | 180 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $61,080 | 520 |
| Fresno | $60,990 | 200 |
| Yuba City | $60,250 | 50 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $60,130 | 160 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $58,780 | 140 |
| Redding | $58,270 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $57,930 | 1,690 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $53,580 | 1,290 |
| Visalia | $47,130 | 230 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for plasterers and stucco masons
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,020 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $62,700 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $65,880 |
| Roofers | $63,600 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $58,880 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,210 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $69,050 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $49,590 |
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