Plasterer salary in New Hampshire
Median $44.71 an hour for — plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2002.
Plasterer pay in New Hampshire: the full range
New Hampshire ranks 5th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 5th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $42.91). — plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.28 – $29.45 | $48,410 – $61,260 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.45 – $50.25 | $61,260 – $104,520 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $50.25 – $50.25 | $104,520 – $104,520 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Plasterer wages in New Hampshire over time
Table
| Year | New Hampshire $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $14.64 | $26.20 | $15.91 | 40 |
| 2003 | $14.12 | $24.71 | $15.90 | 80 |
| 2004 | $15.64 | $26.66 | $15.60 | 120 |
| 2005 | $17.61 | $29.03 | $16.08 | — |
| 2006 | $20.04 | $32.00 | $16.68 | 50 |
| 2008 | $16.33 | $24.42 | $18.01 | — |
| 2009 | $18.02 | $27.04 | $18.16 | — |
| 2010 | $16.17 | $23.87 | $17.89 | 70 |
| 2011 | $15.11 | $21.63 | $17.71 | 60 |
| 2012 | $14.09 | $19.76 | $17.85 | 40 |
| 2017 | $26.79 | $35.19 | $19.59 | — |
| 2018 | $27.75 | $35.58 | $20.93 | — |
| 2019 | $22.85 | $28.77 | $21.85 | 70 |
| 2021 | $16.31 | $19.38 | $23.24 | 30 |
| 2022 | $29.14 | $32.06 | $23.91 | — |
| 2023 | $28.99 | $30.63 | $25.31 | 70 |
| 2024 | $28.74 | $29.50 | $26.93 | — |
| 2025 | $44.71 | $44.71 | $27.72 | — |
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in New Hampshire?
The median plasterer in New Hampshire earned $44.71 an hour ($93,000 a year) in May 2025, 61% above the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $29.45–$50.25; the top 10% earn more than $50.25.
Where does New Hampshire rank for plasterer pay?
New Hampshire ranks 5th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $44.71 an hour, and 5th after adjusting for New Hampshire's cost of living (BEA price parity 104.2, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in New Hampshire?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a plasterer classification for most New Hampshire counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many plasterers work in New Hampshire?
BLS counted — plasterers and stucco masons in New Hampshire in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Hampshire 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.