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Drywall Installer / Finisher

Construction, Extraction, and Architecture
Construction Workers
Drywall Installer / Finisher

Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fireproofing, or acoustical material.

At a Glance

Drywall Installer / Finisher earns an average of $40,000/yr. Experience: 1–2 years. Top skills: Drywall (Installation And Repair), Strong Work Ethic, Scheduling.

Avg Annual Salary

$40,000/yr

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

1–2 years

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Median Wage

$58,140/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.2%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (5)

Drywall (Installation And Repair)

5.0

Renovation

4.2

Carpentry

3.9

Plumbing

3.7

Valves (Piping)

3.4

Common Skills (2)

Strong Work Ethic

4.7

Scheduling

4.5

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

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