Plasterers and Stucco Masons
SOC Code: 47-2161 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Plasterers and Stucco Masons. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,474 | $72,488 | $89,482 | $106,496 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $54,891 | $71,781 | $88,691 | $105,581 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $55,536 | $71,635 | $87,734 | $103,834 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $55,453 | $71,531 | $87,630 | $103,709 |
| Binghamton, NY | $52,728 | $69,514 | $86,320 | $103,106 |
| Elmira, NY | $52,728 | $69,514 | $86,320 | $103,106 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $52,728 | $69,514 | $86,320 | $103,106 |
| Ithaca, NY | $52,728 | $69,514 | $86,320 | $103,106 |
| Kingston, NY | $52,728 | $69,514 | $86,320 | $103,106 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,728 | $69,514 | $86,320 | $103,106 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Active Learning | 2.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.1 |
| Administration and Management | 3.2 |
| Design | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Mechanical | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 68.0% |
| High school diploma | 27.9% |
| Some college | 2.8% |
| Associate's degree | 1.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.
- Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.
- Create decorative textures in finish coat, using brushes or trowels, sand, pebbles, or stones.
- Apply insulation to building exteriors by installing prefabricated insulation systems over existing walls or by covering the outer wall with insulation board, reinforcing mesh, and a base coat.
- Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping.
- Rough the undercoat surface with a scratcher so the finish coat will adhere.
- Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as by troweling or spraying on coats of stucco.
- Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.
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