Plasterers and Stucco Masons Salary in New Mexico

Plasterers and stucco masons in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $53,740 a year) and the least in Albuquerque ($45,330), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the plasterers and stucco masons average at $47,560 and the median at $45,350 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,050.

Plasterers and Stucco Masons average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$53,740
Albuquerque$45,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$53,740	$57,150	$47,060	$44,000	99
Albuquerque	$45,330	$37,450	$37,440	$37,621	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary in other states

Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

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.
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.

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