Plasterer salary in Maryland
Median $27.35 an hour for 140 plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Plasterer pay in Maryland: the full range
Maryland ranks 14th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 18th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $26.05). 140 plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $21.33 – $24.95 | $44,370 – $51,900 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.95 – $29.24 | $51,900 – $60,810 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.24 – $32.92 | $60,810 – $68,480 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Maryland
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $30.10 | $37.60 | $46.44 | 80 | 37% above |
| Washington DC | $27.35 | $30.92 | $35.09 | 110 | 13% above |
| Baltimore | $19.81 | $24.95 | $27.67 | — | 9% below |
Plasterer wages in Maryland over time
Table
| Year | Maryland $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.47 | $24.10 | $14.48 | 690 |
| 2000 | $20.39 | $38.12 | $16.00 | 770 |
| 2001 | $21.47 | $39.03 | $15.79 | 580 |
| 2002 | $16.98 | $30.39 | $15.91 | 1,020 |
| 2003 | $17.11 | $29.94 | $15.90 | 1,210 |
| 2004 | $15.94 | $27.17 | $15.60 | 780 |
| 2005 | $15.69 | $25.86 | $16.08 | 290 |
| 2006 | $15.27 | $24.39 | $16.68 | 480 |
| 2007 | $15.74 | $24.44 | $17.52 | 570 |
| 2008 | $16.69 | $24.96 | $18.01 | 480 |
| 2009 | $15.59 | $23.39 | $18.16 | 630 |
| 2010 | $15.81 | $23.34 | $17.89 | 620 |
| 2011 | $16.02 | $22.93 | $17.71 | 580 |
| 2012 | $16.21 | $22.73 | $17.85 | 130 |
| 2013 | $16.28 | $22.50 | $17.64 | — |
| 2014 | $16.74 | $22.77 | $18.05 | — |
| 2015 | $17.91 | $24.33 | $17.94 | — |
| 2016 | $18.74 | $25.14 | $18.70 | — |
| 2017 | $19.13 | $25.13 | $19.59 | — |
| 2018 | $25.40 | $32.57 | $20.93 | — |
| 2019 | $26.69 | $33.61 | $21.85 | — |
| 2020 | $25.88 | $32.19 | $22.61 | 200 |
| 2021 | $23.24 | $27.61 | $23.24 | — |
| 2022 | $24.62 | $27.08 | $23.91 | — |
| 2023 | $24.51 | $25.90 | $25.31 | 270 |
| 2024 | $26.21 | $26.90 | $26.93 | — |
| 2025 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.72 | 140 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Maryland changed by +12.4% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Maryland?
The median plasterer in Maryland earned $27.35 an hour ($56,890 a year) in May 2025, 1% below the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $24.95–$29.24; the top 10% earn more than $32.92.
Where does Maryland rank for plasterer pay?
Maryland ranks 14th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $27.35 an hour, and 18th after adjusting for Maryland's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.0, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Maryland?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a plasterer classification for most Maryland counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many plasterers work in Maryland?
BLS counted 140 plasterers and stucco masons in Maryland in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.41; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland 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.