Plasterer salary in Washington
Median $24.92 an hour for 440 plasterers and stucco masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Plasterer pay in Washington: the full range
Washington ranks 19th of 28 states for median plasterer pay, and 26th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.29). 440 plasterers and stucco masons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $19.74 – $23.26 | $41,060 – $48,370 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.26 – $28.30 | $48,370 – $58,860 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.30 – $31.80 | $58,860 – $66,140 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Plasterer pay by metro in Washington
Plasterer wages in Washington over time
Table
| Year | Washington $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $21.78 | $42.09 | $14.48 | 930 |
| 2000 | $22.30 | $41.69 | $16.00 | 760 |
| 2001 | $21.30 | $38.72 | $15.79 | 800 |
| 2002 | $21.47 | $38.42 | $15.91 | 930 |
| 2003 | $22.12 | $38.70 | $15.90 | 840 |
| 2004 | $24.05 | $40.99 | $15.60 | 800 |
| 2005 | $24.11 | $39.74 | $16.08 | 660 |
| 2006 | $25.10 | $40.08 | $16.68 | 600 |
| 2007 | $28.75 | $44.64 | $17.52 | 910 |
| 2008 | — | — | $18.01 | 1,210 |
| 2009 | $14.44 | $21.67 | $18.16 | 1,220 |
| 2011 | $19.12 | $27.37 | $17.71 | 380 |
| 2012 | $19.59 | $27.47 | $17.85 | 300 |
| 2013 | $20.66 | $28.55 | $17.64 | 330 |
| 2014 | $24.87 | $33.82 | $18.05 | 480 |
| 2015 | $24.39 | $33.13 | $17.94 | 500 |
| 2016 | $21.57 | $28.93 | $18.70 | 410 |
| 2017 | $25.80 | $33.89 | $19.59 | 300 |
| 2018 | $24.23 | $31.07 | $20.93 | 230 |
| 2019 | $26.61 | $33.51 | $21.85 | 360 |
| 2020 | $24.52 | $30.50 | $22.61 | 320 |
| 2021 | $23.10 | $27.45 | $23.24 | 260 |
| 2022 | $23.40 | $25.74 | $23.91 | 540 |
| 2023 | $25.37 | $26.81 | $25.31 | 440 |
| 2024 | $28.56 | $29.31 | $26.93 | 330 |
| 2025 | $24.92 | $24.92 | $27.72 | 440 |
In today's dollars, the median plasterer wage in Washington changed by -24.8% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for plasterers in Washington
On federally funded construction in Washington, contractors must pay plasterers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 5 of the 5 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $73.17 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $24.92.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King | Union PLAS0528-010 2024-06-01 | $52.50 | $20.67 | $73.17 | WA20260108 |
| Kitsap | Union PLAS0528-010 2024-06-01 | $52.50 | $20.67 | $73.17 | WA20260109 |
| Pierce | Union PLAS0528-010 2024-06-01 | $52.50 | $20.67 | $73.17 | WA20260111 |
| Snohomish | Union PLAS0528-010 2024-06-01 | $52.50 | $20.67 | $73.17 | WA20260113 |
| Thurston | Union PLAS0528-010 2024-06-01 | $52.50 | $20.67 | $73.17 | WA20260116 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Washington prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do plasterers make in Washington?
The median plasterer in Washington earned $24.92 an hour ($51,840 a year) in May 2025, 10% below the national median of $27.72. The middle half earn $23.26–$28.30; the top 10% earn more than $31.80.
Where does Washington rank for plasterer pay?
Washington ranks 19th of 28 states for plasterer pay, with a median of $24.92 an hour, and 26th after adjusting for Washington's cost of living (BEA price parity 107.0, US = 100).
What is the union plasterer rate in Washington?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plasterers in 5 counties, with a typical package of $73.17 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plasterers work in Washington?
BLS counted 440 plasterers and stucco masons in Washington in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.99; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington 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.