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Also called mason, mason plasterer, stucco mason and applicator.
$57,660
Median pay a year
19,310
People do this work
6
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Applying textured finishes
Preparing surfaces for finishing
Estimating project materials
Mixing needed substances
Cleaning equipment and facilities
Cleaning surfaces for work
Protecting nearby structures
Installing trim or paneling
Installing insulation
Assembling temporary structures
Fabricating parts or components
Marking reference points
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Plasterer and Stucco Mason
Summary
Plasterer and stucco mason applying plaster, cement, and stucco to walls and ceilings, mixing materials, setting up scaffolds, and maintaining clean job sites for safe work
Experience
Plasterer and Stucco Mason
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Applied coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings using trowels, brushes, or spray guns
Mixed mortar and plaster to desired consistency or directed workers who performed mixing
Cleaned job sites to maintain a safe and organized work environment
Covered surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing
Set up scaffolds to reach high areas for plastering and stucco work
Determined materials needed to complete the job and placed orders accordingly
Cleaned and prepared surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, or stucco
Skills
Hands-On Work
Applying textured finishes, Preparing surfaces for finishing, Mixing needed substances, Cleaning equipment and facilities, Cleaning surfaces for work, Protecting nearby structures, Installing trim or paneling, Installing insulation, Assembling temporary structures
Checking & Planning
Estimating project materials
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Covered surfaces to protect themCleaned job sitesMixed mortar and plasterApplied plaster or stucco to wallsSet up scaffolds for workOrdered materials for the job
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Covered surfaces to protect them from splashing during plastering and stucco work
Mixed mortar and plaster to achieve the desired consistency for application
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Show what was kept clean or safe by covering surfaces
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Protected windows and doors from damage by covering surfaces during plastering and stucco work
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Prevented damage to windows and doorsKept sidewalks clean and safeProtected surrounding areas from splashes
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Add how often you mixed mortar and plaster for jobs
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Mixed mortar and plaster to achieve the desired consistency for application
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Several times each dayEvery job I worked onMultiple batches per shift
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What a Plasterer and Stucco Mason does
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Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
What it pays
How much does a Plasterer and Stucco Mason make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$47,970
Median
$57,660
75th percentile
$71,310
About 19,310 people do this work in the United States.
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This page is about the occupation Plasterers and Stucco Masons. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.