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.
- Private, for profit66.35%
- Self-employed30.56%
- Private, not for profit1.73%
- State and local government0.86%
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
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$49,730
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Less than high school 67%
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High school 27%
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Post-secondary certificate 2%
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Associate's degree 1%
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Some college 0%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Bachelor's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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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
Knowledge
- Building and Construction
- Administration and Management
- Design
- Customer and Personal Service
- Public Safety and Security
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