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Plasterers and Stucco Masons

General Information

Description

Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit70.45%
  2. Self-employed22.86%
  3. Private, not for profit4.37%
  4. State and local government2.07%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$48,340

State-by-state Salary

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$75,920
$33,930
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Less than high school 67%
  • High school 27%
  • Post-secondary certificate 2%
  • Associate's degree 1%
  • Some college 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Knowledge

  • Building and Construction
  • Administration and Management
  • Design
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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