Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Drywall installers and drywall finishers plan and carry out the installation of drywall panels on interior wall and ceiling surfaces of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Drywall installers are also called drywall framers or hangers, and drywall finishers are also known as drywall tapers. There are approximately 122,000 drywall and ceiling tile installers working in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Athletic
Conventional
Hands On
Career Ladder
Supervisor, or Cost Estimator, or Self-Employed
Drywall Installer or Finisher
Helper or Apprentice
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