Filler vs plasterer

The differences between fillers and plasterers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a plasterer has an average salary of $49,213, which is higher than the $34,029 average annual salary of a filler.

The top three skills for a filler include pallets, GMP and safety procedures. The most important skills for a plasterer are plastering, hand tools, and coats.

Filler vs plasterer overview

	Filler	Plasterer
Yearly salary	$34,029	$49,213
Hourly rate	$16.36	$23.66
Growth rate	1%	4%
Number of jobs	9,308	34
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	38	44
Years of experience	-	-

Filler vs plasterer salary

Fillers and plasterers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Filler	Plasterer
Average salary	$34,029	$49,213
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $31,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	Lindenhurst, NY
Highest paying state	Hawaii	New York
Best paying company	Dairy Farmers of America	F&G
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between filler and plasterer education

There are a few differences between a filler and a plasterer in terms of educational background:

	Filler	Plasterer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Filler vs plasterer demographics

Here are the differences between fillers' and plasterers' demographics:

	Filler	Plasterer
Average age	38	44
Gender ratio	Male, 62.8% Female, 37.2%	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 3.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 27.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	3%

Differences between filler and plasterer duties and responsibilities

Filler example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Certify to fill propane through railroad commission.
Perform all duties in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Inspect valves for correct CGA connection and pressure relief device.
Train in use of walking forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Turn valve to drain mix ingredients into drums, filler machine, or storage tanks.

Plasterer example responsibilities.

Lead a team of 5 to install and complete EFIS.
Spray acoustic materials, texture finish over walls and ceilings.
Walk on stilts, plaster, floater, mud joints, tape and bond, laborer
Stucco walls, demolition, waterproofing, commercial caulking.
Estimate & bid on new construction properties & repairs.
Apply all phases of residential and/or commercial stucco and EIFS.

Filler vs plasterer skills

Common filler skills

Pallets, 14%
GMP, 12%
Safety Procedures, 7%
Filling Equipment, 7%
CIP, 7%
Production Equipment, 7%

Common plasterer skills

Plastering, 21%
Hand Tools, 19%
Coats, 18%
Scaffolding, 17%
Exterior Surfaces, 6%
Construction Sites, 2%