Plasterer salary in Hawaii
Median $50.13 an hour for 110 plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Plasterer pay in Hawaii: the full range
Hawaii ranks 2nd of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 3rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $45.57). 110 plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $27.97 – $38.22 | $58,180 – $79,490 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $38.22 – $51.39 | $79,490 – $106,890 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $51.39 – $51.40 | $106,890 – $106,900 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Hawaii
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $27.97 | $50.90 | $51.40 | 100 | 2% above |
Plasterer wages in Hawaii over time
Table
| Year | Hawaii $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $20.04 | $38.73 | $14.48 | 370 |
| 2000 | $23.09 | $43.17 | $16.00 | 440 |
| 2001 | $24.26 | $44.10 | $15.79 | 310 |
| 2002 | $22.45 | $40.18 | $15.91 | 320 |
| 2003 | $25.00 | $43.74 | $15.90 | 210 |
| 2004 | $23.24 | $39.61 | $15.60 | 150 |
| 2005 | $23.58 | $38.87 | $16.08 | 130 |
| 2006 | $26.18 | $41.81 | $16.68 | 220 |
| 2007 | $27.48 | $42.67 | $17.52 | 240 |
| 2008 | $28.10 | $42.02 | $18.01 | 330 |
| 2009 | $26.66 | $40.01 | $18.16 | 260 |
| 2010 | $27.90 | $41.19 | $17.89 | 180 |
| 2011 | $28.36 | $40.59 | $17.71 | 150 |
| 2012 | $31.97 | $44.83 | $17.85 | 110 |
| 2013 | $32.95 | $45.54 | $17.64 | 70 |
| 2014 | $23.54 | $32.01 | $18.05 | 200 |
| 2015 | $30.67 | $41.66 | $17.94 | 230 |
| 2016 | $21.14 | $28.36 | $18.70 | 300 |
| 2017 | $24.14 | $31.71 | $19.59 | 220 |
| 2018 | $29.25 | $37.50 | $20.93 | 180 |
| 2019 | $33.30 | $41.93 | $21.85 | 120 |
| 2020 | $36.41 | $45.29 | $22.61 | 120 |
| 2021 | $29.94 | $35.57 | $23.24 | 140 |
| 2022 | $43.80 | $48.18 | $23.91 | 80 |
| 2023 | $45.57 | $48.15 | $25.31 | 110 |
| 2024 | $47.63 | $48.88 | $26.93 | 70 |
| 2025 | $50.13 | $50.13 | $27.72 | 110 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Hawaii changed by +20.3% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for plasterers in Hawaii
On federally funded construction in Hawaii, contractors must pay plasterers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 5 of the 5 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $80.65 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $50.13.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Union PLAS0630-001 2023-09-04 | $46.12 | $34.53 | $80.65 | HI20260001 |
| Honolulu | Union PLAS0630-001 2023-09-04 | $46.12 | $34.53 | $80.65 | HI20260001 |
| Kalawao | Union PLAS0630-001 2023-09-04 | $46.12 | $34.53 | $80.65 | HI20260001 |
| Kauai | Union PLAS0630-001 2023-09-04 | $46.12 | $34.53 | $80.65 | HI20260001 |
| Maui | Union PLAS0630-001 2023-09-04 | $46.12 | $34.53 | $80.65 | HI20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Hawaii prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Hawaii?
The median plasterer in Hawaii earned $50.13 an hour ($104,260 a year) in May 2025, 81% above the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $38.22–$51.39; the top 10% earn more than $51.40.
Where does Hawaii rank for plasterer pay?
Hawaii ranks 2nd of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $50.13 an hour, and 3rd after adjusting for Hawaii's cost of living (BEA price parity 110.0, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Hawaii?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plasterers in 5 counties, with a typical package of $80.65 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plasterers work in Hawaii?
BLS counted 110 plasterers and stucco masons in Hawaii in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.44; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Hawaii 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.