Engineering, Industry, and Manufacturing Technology

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

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.

Occupation Details

County Information

Wage

$26/hour Average
$49,920/year Median

Wage Range

$40,310/year Entry
$60,490/year Experienced

Growth Opportunity

27 Annual Openings
7% change total jobs from 2020-2030

Education Typically Needed

No formal educational credential

Work Experience Typically Needed

None

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