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Plasterers and Stucco Masons Salary in Louisiana

The median pay for a plasterers and stucco masons in Louisiana is $46,270/year ($22.24/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$46K
Median annual
$22.24/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$64K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $46K get you in Louisiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,150/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,191/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$53,013/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,959/mo

About plasterers and stucco masons

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 50
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana

Bar chart showing Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $37,630, 25th percentile $42,810, median $46,270, 75th percentile $57,600, 90th percentile $64,320. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$43KMedian$46K75th$58K90th$64K
Bar chart showing Plasterers and Stucco Masons salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $37,630, 25th percentile $42,810, median $46,270, 75th percentile $57,600, 90th percentile $64,320. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level plasterers and stucco masons (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do plasterers and stucco masons make in Louisiana?

The median is $46,270 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,630, and experienced plasterers and stucco masons can clear $64,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $46K enough to live in Louisiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,150/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 37.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a plasterers and stucco masons salary go in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median plasterers and stucco masons salary is worth about $53,013 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do plasterers and stucco masons get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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