Plasterer salary in Montana
Median $22.38 an hour for 50 plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2004.
Plasterer pay in Montana: the full range
Montana ranks 27th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 23rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.66). 50 plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.07 – $22.28 | $45,900 – $46,340 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.28 – $28.24 | $46,340 – $58,740 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.24 – $30.70 | $58,740 – $63,860 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer wages in Montana over time
Table
| Year | Montana $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $16.23 | $27.66 | $15.60 | 60 |
| 2005 | $17.13 | $28.24 | $16.08 | — |
| 2006 | $17.07 | $27.26 | $16.68 | — |
| 2007 | $17.57 | $27.28 | $17.52 | — |
| 2011 | $15.77 | $22.57 | $17.71 | 30 |
| 2012 | $18.14 | $25.44 | $17.85 | 30 |
| 2013 | $17.71 | $24.47 | $17.64 | — |
| 2014 | $18.88 | $25.68 | $18.05 | — |
| 2015 | $19.98 | $27.14 | $17.94 | 70 |
| 2016 | $20.33 | $27.27 | $18.70 | 100 |
| 2017 | $18.98 | $24.93 | $19.59 | — |
| 2018 | $16.17 | $20.73 | $20.93 | 70 |
| 2019 | $13.68 | $17.23 | $21.85 | — |
| 2020 | $14.14 | $17.59 | $22.61 | — |
| 2024 | $26.43 | $27.13 | $26.93 | 40 |
| 2025 | $22.38 | $22.38 | $27.72 | 50 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Montana changed by -17.5% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Montana?
The median plasterer in Montana earned $22.38 an hour ($46,540 a year) in May 2025, 19% below the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $22.28–$28.24; the top 10% earn more than $30.70.
Where does Montana rank for plasterer pay?
Montana ranks 27th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $22.38 an hour, and 23rd after adjusting for Montana's cost of living (BEA price parity 94.6, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Montana?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a plasterer classification for most Montana counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many plasterers work in Montana?
BLS counted 50 plasterers and stucco masons in Montana in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.85; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Montana 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.