Plasterer (Interior) - Pay and progression

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Pay

Pay for interior plasterers varies depending on their employer and level of experience.
  • An apprentice interior plasterer may start on minimum apprentice/training wages, but this varies with the employer.
  • An inexperienced interior plasterer may start on the minimum wage or a little more.
  • A highly experienced interior plasterer may earn up to and above $30 an hour.
According to the 2006 Census, plasterers (exterior and interior combined) earned an average of $34,700 a year.

According to the 2006 Census, plasterer (interior)s earned an average of $35,300 a year and worked an average of 41 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.

This information is provided as a guide only

Career Progression

After gaining experience, interior plasterers may start their own businesses.

 


Updated September 2009