There are currently an estimated 27,700 plasterers in the United States. The plasterer job market is expected to grow by 4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are plasterers?
CareerExplorer rates plasterers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 6,700 plasterers. That number is based on 1,100 additional plasterers, and the retirement of 5,600 existing plasterers.
What’s the supply of plasterers?
The plasterer industry is concentrated in California, Florida, Texas
Plasterer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Plasterers |
|---|---|
| California | 8,270 |
| Florida | 2,540 |
| Texas | 1,990 |
| Arizona | 1,860 |
| Nevada | 1,450 |
| New York | 730 |
| New Mexico | 530 |
| Colorado | 510 |
| Minnesota | 430 |
| Utah | 410 |
| Massachusetts | 340 |
| Missouri | 330 |
| Washington | 300 |
| Wisconsin | 290 |
| New Jersey | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | 230 |
| Hawaii | 220 |
| Michigan | 210 |
| Kansas | 210 |
| Louisiana | 200 |
| Illinois | 200 |
| Ohio | 190 |
| Alabama | 140 |
| Georgia | 110 |
| Mississippi | 100 |
| Virginia | 100 |
| Indiana | 90 |
| District of Columbia | 70 |