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SOC 47-2161·Construction & ExtractionOpportunity job
Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Median wage
$76,119
10-yr outlook
+7.6%by 2032
Openings / year
119
Workers in NY
830
How pay grows with experience
Plasterers and Stucco Masons — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $54,397 |
| Median (typical) | $76,119 |
| Experienced | $106,338 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Plasterers and Stucco Masons — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Southern Tier | $91,384 |
| New York City | $90,061 |
| Hudson Valley | $68,527 |
| Long Island | $68,527 |
| Western New York | $59,765 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Plasterers and Stucco Masons. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$76,332 median (+$213)
- Electricians$79,734 median (+$3,615) · +4.6% by 2032
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$79,877 median (+$3,758) · +2.2% by 2032
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,770 median (+$4,652) · +4.1% by 2032
- Construction and Building Inspectors$80,875 median (+$4,757) · +11.2% by 2032
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,620 median (+$6,502) · +6.5% by 2032
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