Operative Plasterers
Plaster has been used as a durable and decorative building medium for thousands of years. Today’s plasterers use a mix of traditional and modern techniques to apply and smooth wet plaster on everything from interior and exterior wall coatings, stucco systems, ornamental moldings, project repairs and more.
Compensation Information
Salary Information
$56,580
Entry Level Salary
$66,650
Average Salary
$59,234
Experienced Salary
+0.47%
Increased Job Outlook
(2016-2026)
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Work Conditions
Both indoor and outdoor, nearly every facility and building type, varying weather, physically demanding, new and existing construction, working from heights
Skills Needed
Math, reading, manual dexterity, problem solving, mechanical ability, physical stamina, fast-paced thinking and reacting, communication, hand/eye/foot coordination, comfortable with heights, decision making, detail-oriented
Relevant Classes
Basic arithmetic
General math
Geometry
Industrial arts
Drafting
Mechanical drawing
English/communication
Shop classes
Education and Training
3-year apprentice program
4,000 hours of on-the-job training
400 classroom hours
362 paid hours
38 unpaid hours