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Install lath onto structural frameworks to provide a stable base for plaster or other finishing materials. * Framework Assessment: Inspect the underlying structural components to determine the ...

Must possess knowledge of the components which make up Brady scopes of work, including Lath, Plaster, EIFS, Fireproofing, Cold-Formed Framing, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Board Finishes, Doors Frames and ...

Applies interior and exterior skim-coat and two-coat plaster, installs metal lath and applies exterior plaster. Applies striping, stippling, graining, and fold highlights on trim moldings. Erects ...

Must possess knowledge of the components which make up Brady scopes of work, including Lath, Plaster, EIFS, Fireproofing, Cold-Formed Framing, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Board Finishes, Doors Frames and ...

Must possess knowledge of the components which make up Brady scopes of work, including Lath, Plaster, EIFS, Fireproofing, Cold-Formed Framing, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Board Finishes, Doors Frames and ...

Must possess knowledge of the components which make up Brady scopes of work, including Lath, Plaster, EIFS, Fireproofing, Cold-Formed Framing, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Board Finishes, Doors Frames and ...

Skilled Lather

Bradenton, FL · On-site

$20.50 - $25.50/hr

Install metal lath, wire lath, and other plaster reinforcement systems according to project specifications. * Install corner bead, expansion joints, control joints, accessories, and related ...

Skilled Lather

Bradenton, FL · On-site

$20.50 - $25.50/hr

Install metal lath, wire lath, and other plaster reinforcement systems according to project specifications. * Install corner bead, expansion joints, control joints, accessories, and related ...

Skilled Lather

Bradenton, FL · On-site

$20.50 - $25.50/hr

Install metal lath, wire lath, and other plaster reinforcement systems according to project specifications. * Install corner bead, expansion joints, control joints, accessories, and related ...

Install metal lath and other materials to support plaster, stucco, or other finishes. * Measure, cut, and secure lath to walls, ceilings, and structural frameworks. * Ensure proper alignment, spacing ...

PLASTERER, WG-3605-09

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$32.85 - $38.41/hr

... lath, wallboard and masonry surfaces, as well as repair and patching of plaster and stucco surfaces. Works from oral instructions, blueprints, work orders and rough sketches. Plans and lays out work ...

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How much do lath plaster jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for lath plaster in the United States is $27.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lath Plaster vs Drywall Installer?

AspectLath PlasterDrywall Installer
CredentialsApprenticeship, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentOlder buildings, renovation projectsNew construction, commercial and residential
Industry UsageTraditional, historic restorationModern construction, interior finishing

While both Lath Plaster and Drywall Installers work on interior wall finishes, Lath Plaster involves applying plaster over wooden or metal lath, often in historic or renovation projects. Drywall Installers primarily hang and finish drywall panels in new construction. The skills and tools differ, but both roles are essential for interior wall construction and finishing.

Do lath plasterers make good money?

Lath plasterers typically earn wages that are competitive within the construction trades, with pay rates varying by region, experience, and skill level. Experienced plasterers who work on commercial or high-end residential projects can earn higher wages, and some may supplement income through overtime or specialized skills. Certification and proficiency with tools like hawks and trowels can also influence earning potential.

What states have the most Lath Plaster jobs?

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Infographic showing various Lath Plaster job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,506 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Southern CA - Plasterer

City Of Industry, CA

$40.43/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Plastering entails a great deal of dexterity and speed. It involves the coating of internal walls and ceilings with different types of plaster in order that they’re ready to be decorated, and the coating of external surfaces with appropriate materials, such as cement or sand.

 There’s also the element of plastering which takes place in workshops, that of creating plasterwork to order, usually in differing shapes and sizes and to request. While maintaining the necessary production and quality required to complete a project and exceeding the customers’ expectations.

 Tasks

 Applies coats of plaster to interior walls, ceilings and partitions of buildings to produce a finished surface according to blueprints, architect's drawings or oral instructions using hand tools and portable power tools: Directs workers to mix plaster to desired consistency and to erect scaffolds.

Spreads plaster over lath or masonry base using trowel and smooths plaster with a float to attain uniform thickness.

Applies scratch, brown or finish coats of plaster to wood, metal or board lath successively.

Roughens undercoat with scratcher to provide bond for succeeding coats of plaster.

Creates decorative textures in finish coat by marking surface of coat with brush and trowel or by spattering surface with pebbles.

May mix mortar.

May install guide wires on exterior surface of buildings to indicate thickness of plaster to be applied.

May install precast ornamental plaster pieces by applying mortar to back of pieces and pressing pieces into place on wall or ceiling and be designated Ornamental-Plaster Sticker.

May specialize in applying finish or rough coats of plaster and be designated Plasterer Finish, Plasterer Rough.

May apply plaster with spray gun and be designated Plasterer, Spray Gun.

May perform maintenance work only and be designated Plasterer, Maintenance

Plasterers are typically responsible for the production and quality of the products they install. A carpenter will usually report to a foreman or lead man and will be assigned a range of tasks to be completed. Timely production and quality are the main responsibilities of a plasterers. In addition, plasterers are responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe work environment.

 Plasterers must work within precise limits and standards of accuracy. For example: carpenters must apply shop mathematics to solve problems, plan work and select proper tools, compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects, picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams, perform a variety of duties which may change often, and rate information using standards that can be measured or checked. Physically, plasterers must be able to: Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders, reach for, handle and manipulate objects and materials, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, and see well (either naturally or with correction).

NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $18.19 per hour for entry level apprentices to $40.43 per hour for Journeyman. Wages are determined by union scale as determined in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Anning-Johnson Co and Restec Contractors Inc are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.