Plasterer salary in Colorado
Median $22.87 an hour for 480 plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Plasterer pay in Colorado: the full range
Colorado ranks 25th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 27th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $22.18). 480 plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.53 – $20.17 | $38,530 – $41,960 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $20.17 – $35.33 | $41,960 – $73,490 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $35.33 – $37.18 | $73,490 – $77,340 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Colorado
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $20.45 | $23.65 | $38.48 | 200 | 3% above |
Plasterer wages in Colorado over time
Table
| Year | Colorado $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.89 | $26.84 | $14.48 | 270 |
| 2000 | $13.74 | $25.69 | $16.00 | 690 |
| 2001 | $13.23 | $24.05 | $15.79 | 1,130 |
| 2002 | $14.10 | $25.23 | $15.91 | 1,210 |
| 2003 | $14.41 | $25.21 | $15.90 | 1,120 |
| 2004 | $14.12 | $24.06 | $15.60 | 850 |
| 2005 | $13.97 | $23.03 | $16.08 | 1,120 |
| 2006 | $14.64 | $23.38 | $16.68 | 1,250 |
| 2007 | $14.59 | $22.65 | $17.52 | 970 |
| 2008 | $15.38 | $23.00 | $18.01 | 840 |
| 2009 | $15.33 | $23.00 | $18.16 | 720 |
| 2010 | $15.27 | $22.54 | $17.89 | 480 |
| 2011 | $14.14 | $20.24 | $17.71 | 340 |
| 2012 | $14.73 | $20.65 | $17.85 | 350 |
| 2013 | $16.13 | $22.29 | $17.64 | 520 |
| 2014 | $17.54 | $23.85 | $18.05 | 460 |
| 2015 | $18.08 | $24.56 | $17.94 | 600 |
| 2016 | $16.55 | $22.20 | $18.70 | 670 |
| 2017 | $16.64 | $21.86 | $19.59 | 510 |
| 2018 | $17.58 | $22.54 | $20.93 | — |
| 2019 | $18.30 | $23.04 | $21.85 | 250 |
| 2020 | $19.13 | $23.80 | $22.61 | 400 |
| 2021 | $21.21 | $25.20 | $23.24 | 320 |
| 2022 | $22.14 | $24.36 | $23.91 | 530 |
| 2023 | $23.94 | $25.29 | $25.31 | 710 |
| 2024 | $25.00 | $25.66 | $26.93 | 690 |
| 2025 | $22.87 | $22.87 | $27.72 | 480 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Colorado changed by -6.9% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Colorado?
The median plasterer in Colorado earned $22.87 an hour ($47,570 a year) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $20.17–$35.33; the top 10% earn more than $37.18.
Where does Colorado rank for plasterer pay?
Colorado ranks 25th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $22.87 an hour, and 27th after adjusting for Colorado's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.1, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Colorado?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a plasterer classification for most Colorado counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many plasterers work in Colorado?
BLS counted 480 plasterers and stucco masons in Colorado in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.35; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado 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.