Construction & Architecture
Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Average
$45,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$27,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$44,000
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$61,000
ANNUAL
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
1,180
Projected job openings through 2028
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Degree Recommendations
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
01
Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements.
02
Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices.
03
Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.
04
Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools.
05
Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.
06
Cut metal or wood framing and trim to size, using cutting tools.
07
Inspect furrings, mechanical mountings, or masonry surfaces for plumbness and level, using spirit or water levels.
08
Cut fixture or border tiles to size, using keyhole saws, and insert them into surrounding frameworks.
09
Cut and screw together metal channels to make floor or ceiling frames, according to plans for the location of rooms or hallways.
10
Hang drywall panels on metal frameworks of walls and ceilings in offices, schools, or other large buildings, using lifts or hoists to adjust panel heights when necessary.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
ABILITY
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