Plasterer salary in Florida
Median $22.80 an hour for 1,970 plasterers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
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 work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.9× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $16.06 – $18.84 | $33,410 – $39,180 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.84 – $25.37 | $39,180 – $52,760 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $25.37 – $30.18 | $52,760 – $62,770 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Florida
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $21.44 | $24.33 | $23.58 | $33.21 | 80 | 7% above |
| Orlando | $18.65 | $24.02 | $23.69 | $29.75 | 410 | 5% above |
| Miami | $17.03 | $23.70 | $20.75 | $36.81 | 200 | 4% above |
| Jacksonville | $16.71 | $23.43 | $23.55 | $35.91 | — | 3% above |
| Tampa | $16.33 | $23.20 | $22.99 | $30.04 | 170 | 2% above |
| Palm Bay | $18.63 | $22.57 | $22.57 | $26.36 | — | 1% below |
| Port St. Lucie | $16.09 | $21.97 | $21.93 | $29.69 | 60 | 4% below |
| Daytona Beach | $18.29 | $21.60 | $21.73 | $29.18 | 70 | 5% below |
| Ocala | $17.78 | $21.00 | $22.06 | $28.37 | 70 | 8% below |
| Cape Coral | $15.83 | $17.85 | $17.45 | $30.18 | 400 | 22% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
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 and by -2.3% since 2019.
Are there more plasterer jobs in Florida?
BLS counted 1,970 plasterers in Florida in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 21%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for plasterers in Florida
Florida's labor market agency projects the number of plasterers in the state to change by +13.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 2,490 to 2,830, with about 230 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +2.8% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 1,970 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Florida labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
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 2026-11-06. 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 in Florida in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.60; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is plasterer work growing in Florida?
Florida's labor market agency projects +13.4% growth for plasterers between 2024 and 2034, from 2,490 to 2,830 jobs.
How many plasterer openings a year are there in Florida?
Florida projects about 230 openings a year for plasterers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 1,500 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida and metro areas, SOC 47-2161. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Florida labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.