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Construction & repair · Construction
Stucco Mason
Exterior plaster.
CushionedCladScore™ 75/100 · Cushioned
Career economics
- Average salary
- $45k / yr
- Upper estimate
- $70k / yr
- Growth estimate
- +2%
- Demand
- Medium
- Green-energy relevance
- 20/100
- AI exposure
- Moderate
Requirements
- Eyesight
- Normal
- Fitness
- High
- Work at heights
- Yes
- Own tools
- Usually required
Skills that matter
- Spread · Physical90
- Mix · Technical85
- Detail · Soft80
A day in the work
- 1
Wire
Lath.
- 2
Coat
Scratch.
- 3
Finish
Texture.
Trade matrix analysis
Six factors on one chart. A wider shape means more strength — but a high entry barrier or physical demand is a cost, not a benefit.
- Pay ceiling
- 28 · Upper estimate $70k
- Resilience
- 75 · CladScore 75
- Growth
- 55 · +2% estimate
- Entry barrier
- 75 · Multi-year training
- Physical demand
- 90 · Fitness: High
- Green relevance
- 20 · 20/100
Verdict · Balanced
A steady, reliable option with moderate growth and resilience.
Illustrative 5-year pay path
Stable replacement demand as experienced workers retire or move on.
Not directly green-tech, but materials, waste and energy rules will still change the job.
Derived from DeepClad's illustrative catalogue, not a live forecast.
Your pathway in
Step 1
OJT
2 Years · None · Estimate $0
- Then: build experience, specialise, and keep credentials current. Requirements vary by location.
Where it can lead
Illustrative figures from the supplied catalogue, not a live labour-market forecast. USD estimates vary by region.