Plasterer salary in Ohio
Median $29.90 an hour for 180 plasterers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Plasterer pay in Ohio: the full range
Ohio ranks 12th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 10th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $32.22). 180 plasterers work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.5× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.45 – $25.27 | $46,700 – $52,570 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $25.27 – $31.36 | $52,570 – $65,240 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $31.36 – $33.04 | $65,240 – $68,710 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Ohio
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $22.45 | $31.01 | $33.02 | $34.74 | 40 | 4% above |
| Cincinnati | $23.20 | $28.85 | $30.24 | $31.36 | 50 | 4% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Plasterer wages in Ohio over time
Table
| Year | Ohio $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $17.54 | $33.89 | $14.48 | 1,180 |
| 2000 | $18.89 | $35.32 | $16.00 | 830 |
| 2001 | $13.32 | $24.21 | $15.79 | 1,230 |
| 2002 | $14.90 | $26.66 | $15.91 | 1,050 |
| 2003 | $14.64 | $25.62 | $15.90 | 970 |
| 2004 | $14.13 | $24.08 | $15.60 | 880 |
| 2005 | $19.77 | $32.59 | $16.08 | 580 |
| 2006 | $19.74 | $31.52 | $16.68 | 440 |
| 2007 | $18.42 | $28.60 | $17.52 | 580 |
| 2008 | $17.69 | $26.45 | $18.01 | 610 |
| 2009 | $18.42 | $27.64 | $18.16 | 520 |
| 2010 | $19.61 | $28.95 | $17.89 | 290 |
| 2011 | $22.50 | $32.20 | $17.71 | 210 |
| 2012 | $25.62 | $35.93 | $17.85 | 220 |
| 2013 | $23.15 | $31.99 | $17.64 | 500 |
| 2014 | $22.86 | $31.09 | $18.05 | 550 |
| 2015 | $19.85 | $26.96 | $17.94 | 450 |
| 2016 | $19.47 | $26.12 | $18.70 | 300 |
| 2017 | $22.33 | $29.33 | $19.59 | 190 |
| 2018 | $22.76 | $29.18 | $20.93 | 160 |
| 2019 | $24.56 | $30.93 | $21.85 | 180 |
| 2020 | $23.85 | $29.67 | $22.61 | 200 |
| 2021 | $20.55 | $24.42 | $23.24 | 310 |
| 2022 | $26.06 | $28.67 | $23.91 | 310 |
| 2023 | $31.13 | $32.89 | $25.31 | 110 |
| 2024 | $30.44 | $31.24 | $26.93 | 170 |
| 2025 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $27.72 | 180 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Ohio changed by +10.9% over the last ten years of data and by -3.3% since 2019.
Are there more plasterer jobs in Ohio?
BLS counted 180 plasterers in Ohio in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 36%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for plasterers in Ohio
Ohio's labor market agency projects the number of plasterers in the state to change by +2.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 200 to 200, with about 20 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +2.8% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 180 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Ohio labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for plasterers in Ohio
On federally funded construction in Ohio, contractors must pay plasterers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 28 of the 28 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $47.14 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $29.90.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Union PLAS0886-014 2025-07-01 | $36.65 | $25.60 | $62.25 | OH20260105 |
| Brown | Union PLAS0132-019 2025-07-01 | $31.35 | $17.65 | $49.00 | OH20260070 |
| Butler | Union PLAS0132-019 2025-07-01 | $31.35 | $17.65 | $49.00 | OH20260071 |
| Clermont | Union PLAS0132-019 2025-07-01 | $31.35 | $17.65 | $49.00 | OH20260073 |
| Hamilton | Union PLAS0132-019 2025-07-01 | $31.35 | $17.65 | $49.00 | OH20260082 |
| Warren | Union PLAS0132-019 2025-07-01 | $31.35 | $17.65 | $49.00 | OH20260103 |
| Ashland | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260031 |
| Ashtabula | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260032 |
| Crawford | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260037 |
| Holmes | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260067 |
| Huron | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260044 |
| Knox | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260045 |
| Marion | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260067 |
| Sandusky | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260054 |
| Seneca | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260056 |
| Wayne | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260061 |
| Wyandot | Union PLAS0132-014 2025-06-01 | $31.68 | $15.46 | $47.14 | OH20260063 |
| Cuyahoga | Union PLAS0031-018 2014-05-01 | $29.51 | $15.67 | $45.18 | OH20260074 |
| Erie | Union PLAS0031-018 2014-05-01 | $29.51 | $15.67 | $45.18 | OH20260076 |
| Geauga | Union PLAS0031-018 2014-05-01 | $29.51 | $15.67 | $45.18 | OH20260080 |
| Lake | Union PLAS0031-018 2014-05-01 | $29.51 | $15.67 | $45.18 | OH20260084 |
| Lorain | Union PLAS0031-018 2014-05-01 | $29.51 | $15.67 | $45.18 | OH20260087 |
| Medina | Union PLAS0031-018 2014-05-01 | $29.51 | $15.67 | $45.18 | OH20260091 |
| Portage | Union PLAS0031-019 2014-05-01 | $29.51 | $15.67 | $45.18 | OH20260097 |
| Summit | Union PLAS0031-019 2014-05-01 | $29.51 | $15.67 | $45.18 | OH20260100 |
| Fulton | Union PLAS0526-017 2018-06-01 | $27.45 | $15.56 | $43.01 | OH20260079 |
| Lucas | Union PLAS0526-017 2018-06-01 | $27.45 | $15.56 | $43.01 | OH20260088 |
| Ottawa | Union PLAS0526-017 2018-06-01 | $27.45 | $15.56 | $43.01 | OH20260095 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Ohio prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Ohio?
The median plasterer in Ohio earned $29.90 an hour ($62,200 a year) in May 2025, 8% above the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $25.27–$31.36; the top 10% earn more than $33.04.
Where does Ohio rank for plasterer pay?
Ohio ranks 12th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $29.90 an hour, and 10th after adjusting for Ohio's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.8, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Ohio?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plasterers in 28 counties, with a typical package of $47.14 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plasterers work in Ohio?
BLS counted 180 plasterers in Ohio in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.25; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is plasterer work growing in Ohio?
Ohio's labor market agency projects +2.6% growth for plasterers between 2024 and 2034, from 200 to 200 jobs.
How many plasterer openings a year are there in Ohio?
Ohio projects about 20 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, Ohio 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: Ohio labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.