Plasterer salary in Texas
Median $24.59 an hour for 1,400 plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
$24.59/hrMedian hourly wageTexas, May data
$51,140/yrMedian annual payfull-time equivalent
$19.54 – $30.0010th to 90th percentilehourly range
1,400Jobs countedemployer survey
Plasterer pay in Texas: the full range
Texas ranks 20th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 22nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $25.32). 1,400 plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $19.54 – $22.08 | $40,650 – $45,920 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.08 – $29.03 | $45,920 – $60,370 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.03 – $30.00 | $60,370 – $62,400 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Texas
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $21.98 | $27.40 | $30.00 | 460 | 11% above |
| Houston | $19.55 | $24.00 | $29.03 | 360 | 2% below |
Plasterer wages in Texas over time
Table
| Year | Texas $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.38 | $25.86 | $14.48 | 2,500 |
| 2000 | $13.57 | $25.37 | $16.00 | 2,040 |
| 2001 | $13.43 | $24.41 | $15.79 | 2,380 |
| 2002 | $11.57 | $20.71 | $15.91 | 2,760 |
| 2003 | $11.61 | $20.31 | $15.90 | 2,880 |
| 2004 | $11.76 | $20.04 | $15.60 | 3,340 |
| 2005 | $14.68 | $24.20 | $16.08 | 2,280 |
| 2006 | $13.84 | $22.10 | $16.68 | 2,620 |
| 2007 | $14.73 | $22.87 | $17.52 | 3,170 |
| 2008 | $15.26 | $22.82 | $18.01 | 3,580 |
| 2009 | $15.82 | $23.74 | $18.16 | 3,200 |
| 2010 | $15.78 | $23.30 | $17.89 | 2,680 |
| 2011 | $15.05 | $21.54 | $17.71 | 2,540 |
| 2012 | $14.82 | $20.78 | $17.85 | 1,980 |
| 2013 | $15.90 | $21.97 | $17.64 | 1,660 |
| 2014 | $16.88 | $22.96 | $18.05 | 1,500 |
| 2015 | $16.32 | $22.17 | $17.94 | 1,600 |
| 2016 | $17.63 | $23.65 | $18.70 | 1,620 |
| 2017 | $19.09 | $25.07 | $19.59 | 1,990 |
| 2018 | $20.83 | $26.71 | $20.93 | 1,880 |
| 2019 | $20.91 | $26.33 | $21.85 | 2,110 |
| 2020 | $20.50 | $25.50 | $22.61 | 1,910 |
| 2021 | $20.05 | $23.82 | $23.24 | 650 |
| 2022 | $22.49 | $24.74 | $23.91 | 1,900 |
| 2023 | $22.89 | $24.19 | $25.31 | 1,130 |
| 2024 | $22.35 | $22.94 | $26.93 | 780 |
| 2025 | $24.59 | $24.59 | $27.72 | 1,400 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Texas changed by +10.9% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for plasterers in Texas
On federally funded construction in Texas, contractors must pay plasterers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 10 of the 75 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $41.64 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $15.50). 65 of the 75 counties still use a survey rate dated 2009 or earlier (for example Andrews County at $12.00). The market median for the state is $24.59.
Union contract rateSurvey rate
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260229 |
| Chambers | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260238 |
| Ector | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260244 |
| Fort Bend | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260247 |
| Galveston | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260248 |
| Harris | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260253 |
| Liberty | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260259 |
| Montgomery | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260262 |
| San Jacinto | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260268 |
| Waller | Union PLAS0783-001 2023-04-01 | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | TX20260272 |
| Collin | Survey SUTX2014-015 2014-07-21 | $16.58 | $0.00 | $16.58 | TX20260239 |
| Delta | Survey SUTX2014-018 2014-07-21 | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 | TX20260242 |
| Denton | Survey SUTX2014-019 2014-07-21 | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 | TX20260243 |
| Ellis | Survey SUTX2014-022 2014-07-21 | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 | TX20260246 |
| Hunt | Survey SUTX2014-061 2014-07-21 | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 | TX20260281 |
| Kaufman | Survey SUTX2014-061 2014-07-21 | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 | TX20260281 |
| Rockwall | Survey SUTX2014-061 2014-07-21 | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 | TX20260281 |
| Blanco | Survey SUTX2009-080 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260193 |
| Brown | Survey SUTX2009-009 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260122 |
| Burnet | Survey SUTX2009-010 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260123 |
| Coke | Survey SUTX2009-080 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260193 |
| Coleman | Survey SUTX2009-084 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260197 |
| Comanche | Survey SUTX2009-084 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260197 |
| Concho | Survey SUTX2009-084 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260197 |
| Eastland | Survey SUTX2009-022 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260135 |
| Fisher | Survey SUTX2009-027 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260140 |
| Gillespie | Survey SUTX2009-031 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260144 |
| Kerr | Survey SUTX2009-048 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260161 |
| Kimble | Survey SUTX2009-049 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260162 |
| Llano | Survey SUTX2009-102 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260215 |
| McCulloch | Survey SUTX2009-102 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260215 |
| Mason | Survey SUTX2009-102 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260215 |
| Menard | Survey SUTX2009-104 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260217 |
| Mills | Survey SUTX2009-104 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260217 |
| Mitchell | Survey SUTX2009-104 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260217 |
| Nolan | Survey SUTX2009-104 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260217 |
| Real | Survey SUTX2009-063 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260176 |
| Runnels | Survey SUTX2009-102 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260215 |
| San Saba | Survey SUTX2009-106 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260219 |
| Schleicher | Survey SUTX2009-106 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260219 |
| Scurry | Survey SUTX2009-066 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260179 |
| Shackelford | Survey SUTX2009-067 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260180 |
| Stephens | Survey SUTX2009-068 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260181 |
| Sterling | Survey SUTX2009-106 2009-04-20 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | TX20260219 |
| Dallas | Survey SUTX2014-017 2014-07-21 | $15.37 | $0.00 | $15.37 | TX20260241 |
| Johnson | Survey SUTX2014-033 2014-07-21 | $15.30 | $0.00 | $15.30 | TX20260257 |
| Parker | Survey SUTX2014-041 2014-07-21 | $15.30 | $0.00 | $15.30 | TX20260264 |
| Tarrant | Survey SUTX2014-048 2014-07-21 | $15.30 | $0.00 | $15.30 | TX20260270 |
| Wise | Survey SUTX2014-054 2014-07-21 | $15.30 | $0.00 | $15.30 | TX20260276 |
| Howard | Survey SUTX2009-043 2009-04-20 | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | TX20260156 |
| Smith | Survey SUTX2014-047 2014-07-21 | $14.37 | $0.00 | $14.37 | TX20260269 |
| Andrews | Survey SUTX2009-002 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260115 |
| Borden | Survey SUTX2009-081 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260194 |
| Brewster | Survey SUTX2009-007 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260120 |
| Crane | Survey SUTX2009-081 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260194 |
| Crockett | Survey SUTX2009-017 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260130 |
| Culberson | Survey SUTX2009-018 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260131 |
| Dawson | Survey SUTX2009-081 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260194 |
| Edwards | Survey SUTX2009-086 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260199 |
| Gaines | Survey SUTX2009-030 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260143 |
| Glasscock | Survey SUTX2009-032 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260145 |
| Hudspeth | Survey SUTX2009-044 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260157 |
| Jeff Davis | Survey SUTX2009-095 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260208 |
| Loving | Survey SUTX2009-053 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260166 |
| Martin | Survey SUTX2009-095 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260208 |
| Pecos | Survey SUTX2009-060 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260173 |
| Presidio | Survey SUTX2009-086 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260199 |
| Reagan | Survey SUTX2009-086 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260199 |
| Reeves | Survey SUTX2009-095 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260208 |
| Sutton | Survey SUTX2009-069 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260182 |
| Terrell | Survey SUTX2009-070 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260183 |
| Upton | Survey SUTX2009-109 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260222 |
| Val Verde | Survey SUTX2009-073 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260186 |
| Ward | Survey SUTX2009-109 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260222 |
| Winkler | Survey SUTX2009-076 2009-04-20 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | TX20260189 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Texas prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Texas?
929.9kConstruction jobsTexas, 2026-08
+2.2%Change over 12 monthsseasonally unadjusted
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Texas?
The median plasterer in Texas earned $24.59 an hour ($51,140 a year) in May 2025, 11% below the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $22.08–$29.03; the top 10% earn more than $30.00.
Where does Texas rank for plasterer pay?
Texas ranks 20th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $24.59 an hour, and 22nd after adjusting for Texas's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.1, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Texas?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plasterers in 10 counties, with a typical package of $41.64 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plasterers work in Texas?
BLS counted 1,400 plasterers and stucco masons in Texas in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.80; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas 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.