Plasterer salary in Oregon
Median $34.22 an hour for 170 plasterers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Plasterer pay in Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 8th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 9th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $33.09). 170 plasterers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $23.72 – $27.15 | $49,330 – $56,470 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.15 – $39.53 | $56,470 – $82,210 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $39.53 – $47.03 | $82,210 – $97,820 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $23.72 | $33.89 | $47.73 | 120 | 1% below |
Plasterer wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.82 | $28.64 | $14.48 | — |
| 2000 | $19.60 | $36.64 | $16.00 | 280 |
| 2001 | $18.98 | $34.50 | $15.79 | 230 |
| 2002 | $19.24 | $34.43 | $15.91 | 460 |
| 2003 | $17.96 | $31.42 | $15.90 | 470 |
| 2004 | $16.24 | $27.68 | $15.60 | 270 |
| 2005 | $16.48 | $27.17 | $16.08 | 200 |
| 2006 | $17.13 | $27.36 | $16.68 | 270 |
| 2007 | $17.81 | $27.65 | $17.52 | 180 |
| 2008 | $20.68 | $30.92 | $18.01 | 190 |
| 2009 | $19.57 | $29.37 | $18.16 | 110 |
| 2010 | $19.29 | $28.48 | $17.89 | 130 |
| 2011 | $18.14 | $25.96 | $17.71 | 160 |
| 2012 | $17.72 | $24.85 | $17.85 | 200 |
| 2013 | $16.66 | $23.02 | $17.64 | 270 |
| 2014 | $17.33 | $23.57 | $18.05 | 340 |
| 2015 | $18.32 | $24.88 | $17.94 | 400 |
| 2016 | $21.22 | $28.46 | $18.70 | — |
| 2017 | $21.74 | $28.55 | $19.59 | — |
| 2018 | $25.30 | $32.44 | $20.93 | — |
| 2019 | $23.74 | $29.90 | $21.85 | 240 |
| 2020 | $23.95 | $29.79 | $22.61 | 300 |
| 2021 | $29.75 | $35.35 | $23.24 | 340 |
| 2022 | $28.43 | $31.28 | $23.91 | 240 |
| 2023 | $30.00 | $31.70 | $25.31 | 190 |
| 2024 | $33.31 | $34.19 | $26.93 | 160 |
| 2025 | $34.22 | $34.22 | $27.72 | 170 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Oregon changed by +37.5% over the last ten years of data and by +14.5% since 2019.
Are there more plasterer jobs in Oregon?
BLS counted 170 plasterers in Oregon in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 32%. 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 Oregon
Oregon's labor market agency projects the number of plasterers in the state to change by +10.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 180 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 170 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Oregon labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for plasterers in Oregon
On federally funded construction in Oregon, contractors must pay plasterers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 1 of the 5 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $66.39 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $23.66). The market median for the state is $34.22.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah | Union PLAS0082-001 2025-07-01 | $46.56 | $19.83 | $66.39 | OR20260100 |
| Clackamas | Survey SUOR2018-015 2023-08-25 | $23.66 | $0.00 | $23.66 | OR20260095 |
| Columbia | Survey SUOR2018-016 2023-08-25 | $23.66 | $0.00 | $23.66 | OR20260096 |
| Washington | Survey SUOR2018-021 2023-08-25 | $23.66 | $0.00 | $23.66 | OR20260101 |
| Yamhill | Survey SUOR2018-022 2023-08-25 | $23.66 | $0.00 | $23.66 | OR20260102 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oregon prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Oregon?
The median plasterer in Oregon earned $34.22 an hour ($71,180 a year) in May 2025, 23% above the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $27.15–$39.53; the top 10% earn more than $47.03.
Where does Oregon rank for plasterer pay?
Oregon ranks 8th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $34.22 an hour, and 9th after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plasterers in 1 counties, with a typical package of $66.39 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plasterers work in Oregon?
BLS counted 170 plasterers in Oregon in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.69; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is plasterer work growing in Oregon?
Oregon's labor market agency projects +10.9% growth for plasterers between 2024 and 2034, from 180 to 200 jobs.
How many plasterer openings a year are there in Oregon?
Oregon 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, Oregon 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: Oregon labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.