Plasterer salary in New York
Median $57.78 an hour for — plasterers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Plasterer pay in New York: the full range
New York ranks 1st of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 1st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $53.55). — plasterers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.3× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $25.03 – $35.09 | $52,060 – $73,000 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $35.09 – $57.78 | $73,000 – $120,190 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $57.78 – $57.79 | $120,190 – $120,210 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in New York
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | $29.75 | $57.78 | $57.79 | 840 | about the same as |
Plasterer wages in New York over time
Table
| Year | New York $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $24.05 | $46.47 | $14.48 | 1,710 |
| 2000 | $24.49 | $45.79 | $16.00 | 1,940 |
| 2001 | $25.75 | $46.81 | $15.79 | 1,930 |
| 2002 | $24.33 | $43.54 | $15.91 | 1,740 |
| 2003 | $25.58 | $44.76 | $15.90 | 1,750 |
| 2004 | $26.20 | $44.65 | $15.60 | 1,600 |
| 2005 | $23.84 | $39.30 | $16.08 | 1,770 |
| 2006 | $22.07 | $35.24 | $16.68 | 1,350 |
| 2007 | $26.20 | $40.68 | $17.52 | 1,180 |
| 2008 | $27.23 | $40.72 | $18.01 | 1,510 |
| 2009 | $33.14 | $49.73 | $18.16 | 1,460 |
| 2010 | $33.13 | $48.91 | $17.89 | 1,410 |
| 2011 | $38.71 | $55.40 | $17.71 | 1,020 |
| 2012 | $33.31 | $46.71 | $17.85 | 780 |
| 2013 | $35.07 | $48.47 | $17.64 | 730 |
| 2014 | $33.75 | $45.90 | $18.05 | 870 |
| 2015 | $40.65 | $55.22 | $17.94 | 600 |
| 2016 | $41.26 | $55.35 | $18.70 | 660 |
| 2017 | $41.18 | $54.09 | $19.59 | 730 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20.93 | 1,100 |
| 2019 | — | — | $21.85 | 1,210 |
| 2020 | — | — | $22.61 | 1,550 |
| 2021 | — | — | $23.24 | 1,000 |
| 2022 | $46.10 | $50.71 | $23.91 | 1,070 |
| 2023 | $49.34 | $52.13 | $25.31 | 550 |
| 2024 | $35.55 | $36.49 | $26.93 | 830 |
| 2025 | $57.78 | $57.78 | $27.72 | — |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in New York changed by +4.6% over the last ten years of data.
Outlook for plasterers in New York
New York's labor market agency projects the number of plasterers in the state to change by +1.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,020 to 1,030, with about 80 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +2.8% over 2025-35.
Source: New York labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for plasterers in New York
On federally funded construction in New York, contractors must pay plasterers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 9 of the 9 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $81.29 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $57.78.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | Union PLAS0262-001 2025-08-01 | $48.51 | $32.78 | $81.29 | NY20260003 |
| Kings | Union PLAS0262-001 2025-08-01 | $48.51 | $32.78 | $81.29 | NY20260003 |
| Nassau | Union PLAS0262-003 2025-08-01 | $48.51 | $32.78 | $81.29 | NY20260012 |
| New York | Union PLAS0262-001 2025-08-01 | $48.51 | $32.78 | $81.29 | NY20260003 |
| Queens | Union PLAS0262-001 2025-08-01 | $48.51 | $32.78 | $81.29 | NY20260003 |
| Richmond | Union PLAS0262-001 2025-08-01 | $48.51 | $32.78 | $81.29 | NY20260003 |
| Suffolk | Union PLAS0262-003 2025-08-01 | $48.51 | $32.78 | $81.29 | NY20260012 |
| Erie | Union PLAS0009-001 2025-04-01 | $33.05 | $25.09 | $58.14 | NY20260050 |
| Niagara | Union PLAS0111-003 2025-07-01 | $30.15 | $20.49 | $50.64 | NY20260019 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the New York prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in New York?
The median plasterer in New York earned $57.78 an hour ($120,180 a year) in May 2025, 108% above the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $35.09–$57.78; the top 10% earn more than $57.79.
Where does New York rank for plasterer pay?
New York ranks 1st of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $57.78 an hour, and 1st after adjusting for New York's cost of living (BEA price parity 107.9, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in New York?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plasterers in 9 counties, with a typical package of $81.29 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plasterers work in New York?
BLS counted — plasterers in New York in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is plasterer work growing in New York?
New York's labor market agency projects +1.5% growth for plasterers between 2024 and 2034, from 1,020 to 1,030 jobs.
How many plasterer openings a year are there in New York?
New York projects about 80 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, New York 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 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: New York labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.