Plasterer salary in Arizona
Median $23.80 an hour for 1,910 plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Plasterer pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 23rd of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 25th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.63). 1,910 plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.83 – $22.30 | $37,080 – $46,390 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.30 – $29.07 | $46,390 – $60,460 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.07 – $36.53 | $60,460 – $75,980 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley | $20.47 | $26.36 | $37.08 | 70 | 11% above |
| Phoenix | $18.27 | $23.90 | $38.37 | 1,310 | about the same as |
| Tucson | $16.57 | $22.51 | $31.57 | 340 | 5% below |
| Lake Havasu City | $16.23 | $22.01 | $38.55 | 50 | 8% below |
| Yuma | $21.09 | $21.31 | $28.92 | 40 | 10% below |
Plasterer wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.45 | $24.06 | $14.48 | 4,960 |
| 2000 | $13.44 | $25.13 | $16.00 | 3,430 |
| 2001 | $13.97 | $25.40 | $15.79 | 3,890 |
| 2002 | $13.73 | $24.57 | $15.91 | 3,640 |
| 2003 | $13.70 | $23.97 | $15.90 | 3,320 |
| 2004 | $13.45 | $22.92 | $15.60 | 3,460 |
| 2005 | $12.84 | $21.17 | $16.08 | 4,470 |
| 2006 | $12.72 | $20.31 | $16.68 | 4,620 |
| 2007 | $13.74 | $21.33 | $17.52 | 4,100 |
| 2008 | $14.33 | $21.43 | $18.01 | 2,940 |
| 2009 | $15.17 | $22.76 | $18.16 | 1,560 |
| 2010 | $14.75 | $21.78 | $17.89 | 1,280 |
| 2011 | $15.02 | $21.50 | $17.71 | 930 |
| 2012 | $14.36 | $20.14 | $17.85 | 1,170 |
| 2013 | $15.46 | $21.37 | $17.64 | 1,680 |
| 2014 | $16.02 | $21.79 | $18.05 | 1,830 |
| 2015 | $15.79 | $21.45 | $17.94 | 1,520 |
| 2016 | $17.73 | $23.78 | $18.70 | 1,680 |
| 2017 | $17.92 | $23.54 | $19.59 | 1,860 |
| 2018 | $19.95 | $25.58 | $20.93 | 1,960 |
| 2019 | $21.29 | $26.81 | $21.85 | 2,340 |
| 2020 | $21.70 | $26.99 | $22.61 | 2,290 |
| 2021 | $19.49 | $23.16 | $23.24 | 1,890 |
| 2022 | $23.35 | $25.69 | $23.91 | 2,640 |
| 2023 | $24.56 | $25.95 | $25.31 | 1,920 |
| 2024 | $26.57 | $27.27 | $26.93 | 1,570 |
| 2025 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $27.72 | 1,910 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Arizona changed by +11.0% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Arizona?
The median plasterer in Arizona earned $23.80 an hour ($49,510 a year) in May 2025, 14% below the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $22.30–$29.07; the top 10% earn more than $36.53.
Where does Arizona rank for plasterer pay?
Arizona ranks 23rd of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $23.80 an hour, and 25th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a plasterer classification for most Arizona counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many plasterers work in Arizona?
BLS counted 1,910 plasterers and stucco masons in Arizona in May 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 4.76; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2161.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.