Plasterer salary in Oklahoma
Median $23.78 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 Oklahoma: the full range
Oklahoma ranks 24th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 16th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $27.08). — plasterers work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.2× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.26 – $23.77 | $46,300 – $49,450 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.77 – $23.94 | $49,450 – $49,800 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $23.94 – $27.50 | $49,800 – $57,200 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
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Plasterer wages in Oklahoma over time
Table
| Year | Oklahoma $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.23 | $29.43 | $14.48 | — |
| 2000 | $15.07 | $28.17 | $16.00 | — |
| 2001 | $15.62 | $28.39 | $15.79 | 230 |
| 2002 | $16.31 | $29.19 | $15.91 | 160 |
| 2003 | $15.26 | $26.70 | $15.90 | — |
| 2004 | $16.27 | $27.73 | $15.60 | 110 |
| 2005 | $17.20 | $28.35 | $16.08 | 160 |
| 2006 | $17.32 | $27.66 | $16.68 | 200 |
| 2007 | $18.42 | $28.60 | $17.52 | 150 |
| 2008 | $17.69 | $26.45 | $18.01 | 180 |
| 2009 | $15.86 | $23.80 | $18.16 | 150 |
| 2010 | $16.86 | $24.89 | $17.89 | — |
| 2011 | $17.23 | $24.66 | $17.71 | — |
| 2012 | $17.11 | $23.99 | $17.85 | — |
| 2013 | $11.93 | $16.49 | $17.64 | 140 |
| 2014 | $9.25 | $12.58 | $18.05 | 120 |
| 2015 | $20.22 | $27.47 | $17.94 | — |
| 2016 | $17.10 | $22.94 | $18.70 | — |
| 2017 | $17.81 | $23.39 | $19.59 | — |
| 2018 | $18.93 | $24.27 | $20.93 | 360 |
| 2019 | $17.85 | $22.48 | $21.85 | — |
| 2020 | $18.83 | $23.42 | $22.61 | — |
| 2021 | $20.64 | $24.52 | $23.24 | 190 |
| 2022 | $21.92 | $24.11 | $23.91 | 90 |
| 2023 | $22.20 | $23.46 | $25.31 | 90 |
| 2025 | $23.78 | $23.78 | $27.72 | — |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Oklahoma changed by -13.4% over the last ten years of data and by +5.8% since 2019.
Outlook for plasterers in Oklahoma
No state projection is published for plasterers in Oklahoma. Nationally, BLS projects +2.8% growth over 2025-35 with about 1,500 openings a year; the national page has the openings breakdown and every state that does publish a figure.
Union scale and prevailing wage for plasterers in Oklahoma
On federally funded construction in Oklahoma, contractors must pay plasterers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 16 of the 24 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $47.80 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $17.50). 8 of the 24 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Canadian County at $17.50). The market median for the state is $23.78.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Beaver | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Blaine | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Cimarron | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Dewey | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Ellis | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Grant | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Harper | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Kay | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Kingfisher | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Major | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Noble | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Payne | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260063 |
| Texas | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Woods | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260066 |
| Woodward | Union PLAS0518-028 2025-03-01 | $33.62 | $14.18 | $47.80 | OK20260068 |
| Canadian | Survey SUOK2012-021 2012-07-30 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | OK20260041 |
| Grady | Survey SUOK2012-025 2012-07-30 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | OK20260045 |
| Lincoln | Survey SUOK2012-026 2012-07-30 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | OK20260046 |
| Logan | Survey SUOK2012-027 2012-07-30 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | OK20260047 |
| McClain | Survey SUOK2012-028 2012-07-30 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | OK20260048 |
| Garfield | Survey SUOK2012-017 2012-06-18 | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 | OK20260038 |
| Cleveland | Survey SUOK2012-022 2012-07-30 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 | OK20260042 |
| Oklahoma | Survey SUOK2012-029 2012-07-30 | $16.10 | $0.00 | $16.10 | OK20260049 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oklahoma prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Oklahoma?
The median plasterer in Oklahoma earned $23.78 an hour ($49,450 a year) in May 2025, 14% below the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $23.77–$23.94; the top 10% earn more than $27.50.
Where does Oklahoma rank for plasterer pay?
Oklahoma ranks 24th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $23.78 an hour, and 16th after adjusting for Oklahoma's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.8, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Oklahoma?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plasterers in 16 counties, with a typical package of $47.80 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plasterers work in Oklahoma?
BLS counted — plasterers in Oklahoma 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, Oklahoma 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.