Drywall Worker Career

*A job as a Drywall Worker falls under the broader career category of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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.


Is Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer the right career path for you?
Take the MyMajors Quiz and find out if it fits one of your top recommended majors!

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$47,400

Median Hourly Wage

$22.79*

Total Employed Nationally

93,180


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.