Carpenters
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
CAREER
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$55,700
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+0.4% (little or no change)
Career
What Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Do
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.
Other Job Titles Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers May Have
Ceiling Installer, Dry Wall Installer, Drywall Finisher, Drywall Hanger, Drywall Installer, Drywall Mechanic, Drywaller, Exterior Interior Specialist, Metal Framer, Metal Stud Framer
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements.
- Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices.
- Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.
- Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools.
- Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Less than high school diploma (42%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate
Majors Related to Career
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