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Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-2161
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$57,660
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,700
Proj. Annual Openings
19,310
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.4%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Quality Control Analysis
3.Time Management
4.Speaking
5.Monitoring
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
Common titles: Applicator, Artisan Plasterer, Plaster and Stucco Worker, Plaster Applicator, Plaster Mechanic, Plasterer
Representative Tasks
- •Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.
- •Clean job sites.
- •Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.
- •Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.
- •Set up scaffolds.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
- •Clean equipment or facilities.
- •Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
- •Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
- •Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotA-Systems JobViewAutodesk MayaConstruction Software Center EasyEstCorel Paint Shop ProCorel PainterCost estimating softwareEmbedded systems development softwareSage Construction AnywhereTurtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 76% Bright |
| Median Salary | $57,660 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |