Plasterer salary in Utah
Median $25.82 an hour for 820 plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Plasterer pay in Utah: the full range
Utah ranks 16th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 17th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $26.11). 820 plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $16.82 – $23.53 | $34,990 – $48,930 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.53 – $33.01 | $48,930 – $68,660 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $33.01 – $37.07 | $68,660 – $77,110 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plasterer pay by metro in Utah
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $18.90 | $27.58 | $35.89 | 50 | 7% above |
| St. George | $15.44 | $26.11 | $42.43 | 180 | 1% above |
| Ogden | $15.22 | $25.97 | $37.07 | 110 | 1% above |
| Provo | $21.58 | $25.75 | $37.05 | 270 | about the same as |
Plasterer wages in Utah over time
Table
| Year | Utah $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.13 | $25.37 | $14.48 | 1,310 |
| 2000 | $13.53 | $25.30 | $16.00 | 960 |
| 2001 | $14.57 | $26.49 | $15.79 | 1,300 |
| 2002 | $15.11 | $27.04 | $15.91 | 1,270 |
| 2003 | $15.14 | $26.49 | $15.90 | 1,360 |
| 2004 | $15.44 | $26.31 | $15.60 | 1,660 |
| 2005 | $12.13 | $20.00 | $16.08 | 1,050 |
| 2006 | $14.07 | $22.47 | $16.68 | 1,450 |
| 2007 | $13.48 | $20.93 | $17.52 | 2,060 |
| 2008 | $14.45 | $21.61 | $18.01 | 1,330 |
| 2009 | $13.39 | $20.09 | $18.16 | 990 |
| 2010 | $14.37 | $21.22 | $17.89 | 520 |
| 2011 | $14.10 | $20.18 | $17.71 | 670 |
| 2012 | $14.39 | $20.18 | $17.85 | 510 |
| 2013 | $14.83 | $20.49 | $17.64 | 660 |
| 2014 | $16.16 | $21.98 | $18.05 | 440 |
| 2015 | $16.41 | $22.29 | $17.94 | 470 |
| 2016 | $16.89 | $22.66 | $18.70 | 230 |
| 2017 | $16.87 | $22.16 | $19.59 | 410 |
| 2018 | $17.31 | $22.19 | $20.93 | 520 |
| 2019 | $19.67 | $24.77 | $21.85 | 1,190 |
| 2020 | $20.66 | $25.70 | $22.61 | 1,300 |
| 2021 | $18.68 | $22.19 | $23.24 | 1,820 |
| 2022 | $21.02 | $23.12 | $23.91 | 950 |
| 2023 | $24.27 | $25.64 | $25.31 | 1,550 |
| 2024 | $25.56 | $26.23 | $26.93 | 1,200 |
| 2025 | $25.82 | $25.82 | $27.72 | 820 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Utah changed by +15.8% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for plasterers in Utah
On federally funded construction in Utah, contractors must pay plasterers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 2 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $18.36). 2 of the 2 counties still use a survey rate dated 2014 or earlier (for example Salt Lake County at $18.36). The market median for the state is $25.82.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | Survey SUUT2012-017 2014-07-29 | $18.36 | $0.00 | $18.36 | UT20260085 |
| Tooele | Survey SUUT2012-018 2014-07-29 | $18.36 | $0.00 | $18.36 | UT20260086 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Utah prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Utah?
The median plasterer in Utah earned $25.82 an hour ($53,710 a year) in May 2025, 7% below the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $23.53–$33.01; the top 10% earn more than $37.07.
Where does Utah rank for plasterer pay?
Utah ranks 16th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $25.82 an hour, and 17th after adjusting for Utah's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.9, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Utah?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a plasterer classification for most Utah counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many plasterers work in Utah?
BLS counted 820 plasterers and stucco masons in Utah in May 2025, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 3.81; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Utah 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.