Plasterer salary in Florida
Median $22.80 an hour for 1,970 plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Plasterer pay in Florida: the full range
Florida ranks 26th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 28th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $22.05). 1,970 plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $16.06 – $18.84 | $33,410 – $39,180 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.84 – $25.37 | $39,180 – $52,760 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $25.37 – $30.18 | $52,760 – $62,770 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Florida
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $21.44 | $24.33 | $33.21 | 80 | 7% above |
| Orlando | $18.65 | $24.02 | $29.75 | 410 | 5% above |
| Miami | $17.03 | $23.70 | $36.81 | 200 | 4% above |
| Jacksonville | $16.71 | $23.43 | $35.91 | — | 3% above |
| Tampa | $16.33 | $23.20 | $30.04 | 170 | 2% above |
| Palm Bay | $18.63 | $22.57 | $26.36 | — | 1% below |
| Port St. Lucie | $16.09 | $21.97 | $29.69 | 60 | 4% below |
| Daytona Beach | $18.29 | $21.60 | $29.18 | 70 | 5% below |
| Ocala | $17.78 | $21.00 | $28.37 | 70 | 8% below |
| Cape Coral | $15.83 | $17.85 | $30.18 | 400 | 22% below |
Plasterer wages in Florida over time
Table
| Year | Florida $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.83 | $26.73 | $14.48 | 3,940 |
| 2000 | $15.16 | $28.34 | $16.00 | 3,910 |
| 2001 | $15.69 | $28.52 | $15.79 | 5,070 |
| 2002 | $15.21 | $27.22 | $15.91 | 6,130 |
| 2003 | $15.37 | $26.89 | $15.90 | 6,390 |
| 2004 | $15.29 | $26.06 | $15.60 | 6,410 |
| 2005 | $15.31 | $25.24 | $16.08 | 5,810 |
| 2006 | $16.47 | $26.30 | $16.68 | 6,060 |
| 2007 | $17.39 | $27.00 | $17.52 | 6,030 |
| 2008 | $17.81 | $26.63 | $18.01 | 4,830 |
| 2009 | $17.36 | $26.05 | $18.16 | 2,980 |
| 2010 | $15.76 | $23.27 | $17.89 | 1,830 |
| 2011 | $16.07 | $23.00 | $17.71 | 1,460 |
| 2012 | $15.81 | $22.17 | $17.85 | 1,580 |
| 2013 | $16.11 | $22.26 | $17.64 | 1,440 |
| 2014 | $16.31 | $22.18 | $18.05 | 1,770 |
| 2015 | $16.57 | $22.51 | $17.94 | 2,380 |
| 2016 | $16.81 | $22.55 | $18.70 | 2,460 |
| 2017 | $17.59 | $23.10 | $19.59 | 2,540 |
| 2018 | $18.03 | $23.12 | $20.93 | 2,030 |
| 2019 | $18.54 | $23.35 | $21.85 | 2,270 |
| 2020 | $17.87 | $22.23 | $22.61 | 1,850 |
| 2021 | $18.27 | $21.71 | $23.24 | 2,540 |
| 2022 | $20.38 | $22.42 | $23.91 | 3,730 |
| 2023 | $22.21 | $23.47 | $25.31 | 3,040 |
| 2024 | $22.83 | $23.43 | $26.93 | 2,170 |
| 2025 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $27.72 | 1,970 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Florida changed by +1.3% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for plasterers in Florida
On federally funded construction in Florida, contractors must pay plasterers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 6 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $15.90). 6 of the 6 counties still use a survey rate dated 2009 or earlier (for example Calhoun County at $15.90). The market median for the state is $22.80.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | Survey SUFL2009-040 2009-05-22 | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 | FL20260007 |
| Franklin | Survey SUFL2009-046 2009-05-22 | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 | FL20260011 |
| Holmes | Survey SUFL2009-053 2009-05-22 | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 | FL20260016 |
| Jackson | Survey SUFL2009-054 2009-05-22 | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 | FL20260017 |
| Liberty | Survey SUFL2009-057 2009-05-22 | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 | FL20260020 |
| Washington | Survey SUFL2009-067 2009-05-22 | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 | FL20260028 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Florida prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Florida?
The median plasterer in Florida earned $22.80 an hour ($47,420 a year) in May 2025, 18% below the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $18.84–$25.37; the top 10% earn more than $30.18.
Where does Florida rank for plasterer pay?
Florida ranks 26th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $22.80 an hour, and 28th after adjusting for Florida's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Florida?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a plasterer classification for most Florida counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many plasterers work in Florida?
BLS counted 1,970 plasterers and stucco masons in Florida in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.60; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida 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.