Plasterer salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Plasterers
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 31,600
- Annual employment growth
- +700/yr
- Median age
- 34 yrs
- Works part-time
- 18%
- Female share
- 2%
- Main industry
- —
What does a plasterer do?
Plasterers apply and fix plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to buildings, and apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures.
Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials
How to become a plasterer
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Where plasterers are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Plasterer jobs
Related occupations
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plasterer earn in Australia?
The median plasterer earns $95,732 per year ($1,841 per week), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a plasterer?
Most plasterers hold a Certificate III or IV (46.6% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is plasterer a job in demand in Australia?
Around 31,600 plasterers are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +700 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
