Statewide pay Government data
Plasterers in Washington earn a statewide median of $51,840 a year, 12% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #19 of 28 states. About 440 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Washington
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Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeattleWASHINGTON · WA | $58,860 | $52,964 | 220 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 2.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,500 openings a year. Typical training: long-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, plasterers have 157 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 1.8× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is being struck by or caught in objects and equipment.
What the work is like Government data
How often plasterers deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Washington Official source
The main state licensing office in Washington is the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. It can point you to the right license for plasterers.
Official Washington licensing site ↗
Requirements for plasterers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Washington
All trades in Washington.