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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-2081
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$58,930
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
12,600
Proj. Annual Openings
83,080
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.4%
Top Skills
1.Critical Thinking
2.Speaking
3.Monitoring
4.Coordination
5.Judgment and Decision Making
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Ceiling Installer, Dry Wall Installer, Drywall Finisher, Drywall Hanger, Drywall Installer, Drywall Mechanic
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- •Mark reference points on construction materials.
- •Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- •Install building fixtures.
- •Cut openings in existing structures.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 76% Bright |
| Median Salary | $58,930 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |