Plasterer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Plasterers prepare walls and ceilings for decoration and finishing.

Related jobs: Painter and decorator
  • 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.
  • Determine materials needed to complete
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Plasterers typically work around 43 to 45 hours per week.

As a Plasterer you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
28,590 GBP *
per year
14,000 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Salary statistics

Average salary for Plasterer
  • 28,520 GBP
Average salary for full-time Plasterer

Showing:
Full-time
  • 28,590 GBP
  • 28,520 GBP
Salary over time for Plasterer

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 22,542 GBP
  • 23,161 GBP
  • 23,480 GBP
  • 25,016 GBP
  • 26,953 GBP
  • 27,437 GBP
  • 28,590 GBP
  • 27,205 GBP
  • 28,693 GBP
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Future outlook for Plasterers

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Balanced outlook
7 000+ jobs available
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3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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55% chance of automation in the future

Plasterer - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Plasterer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 62% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
  • 31% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 3% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You can do a college course that will teach you some of the skills needed for the job. Courses include:

  • Level 1 Award in Construction Skills Plastering
  • Level 2 Diploma in Plastering
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plastering

You'll need:

  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • knowledge of building and construction
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • business management skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Plasterer interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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