Plasterers and Stucco Masons pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,480 or more. The middle half of plasterers and stucco masons in Providence earn between $48,320 and $61,840.
- $34K10th
- $48K25th
- $60KMedian
- $62K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,240 | $4,603 | $26.56 |
| Median | $59,590 | $4,966 | $28.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,320 | $4,027 | $23.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,840 | $5,153 | $29.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plasterers and Stucco Masons pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Plasterers and stucco masons in Providence earn 11% less than the U.S. average ($62,050). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $57,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $55,240 | $59,590 | $33,820 | $63,480 | 30 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $55,240, a single filer in Providence takes home about $45,111 a year, or $3,759 a month and $1,735 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $45,111 | $3,759 |
| Working in MA | $44,123 | $3,677 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for plasterers and stucco masons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $55,240 buys what about $54,278 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$102,560
- Philadelphia, PA$76,750
- Baltimore, MD$51,560
- Washington, DC$63,350
- Pittsburgh, PA$68,550
- Cleveland, OH$62,560
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 Providence: questions
How much do plasterers and stucco masons make an hour in Providence?
$26.56 an hour on average, and $28.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plasterers and stucco masons salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plasterers and stucco masons take-home pay in Providence?
About $45,111 a year ($3,759 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,240. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do plasterers and stucco masons earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.38, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.38).
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