Plasterers and Stucco Masons pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,660 or more. The middle half of plasterers and stucco masons in Tucson earn between $46,090 and $59,600.
- $34K10th
- $46K25th
- $47KMedian
- $60K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,500 | $4,292 | $24.76 |
| Median | $46,820 | $3,902 | $22.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,090 | $3,841 | $22.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,600 | $4,967 | $28.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plasterers and Stucco Masons pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Plasterers and stucco masons in Tucson earn 5% less than the Arizona average ($54,180) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($62,050). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $57,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $51,500 | $46,820 | $34,470 | $65,660 | 340 |
| Arizona | $54,180 | $49,510 | $37,080 | $75,980 | 1,910 |
| United States | $62,050 | $57,660 | $39,560 | $96,710 | 19,310 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $51,500, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $42,666 a year, or $3,556 a month and $1,641 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for plasterers and stucco masons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $51,500 buys what about $53,150 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 3rd of 5 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($55,500).
- Phoenix$55,500
- Prescott Valley$55,120
- Tucson$51,500
- Lake Havasu City$50,240
- Yuma$46,850
Highest-paying cities for plasterers and stucco masons
Minneapolis, MN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,750).
- Minneapolis, MN$104,750
- New York, NY$102,560
- Honolulu, HI$94,840
- Chicago, IL$93,000
- St. Louis, MO$87,530
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Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary in Tucson: questions
How much do plasterers and stucco masons make an hour in Tucson?
$24.76 an hour on average, and $22.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plasterers and stucco masons salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plasterers and stucco masons take-home pay in Tucson?
About $42,666 a year ($3,556 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,500.
Do plasterers and stucco masons earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($62,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2161; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 7.13, this job is 7.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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