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Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-2082

0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$68,270
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,200
Proj. Annual Openings
12,840
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.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Monitoring
4.Time Management
5.Critical Thinking

O*NET occupation profile

What this work involves

Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

Common titles: Drywall Finisher, Drywall Mechanic, Drywall Taper, Finisher, Taper

Representative Tasks

  • Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
  • Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
  • Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
  • Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
  • Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
  • Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
  • Apply adhesives to construction materials.
  • Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
  • Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.

Tools & Technologies

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Employment Projections & AI Exposure

15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook

Sector Comparison

MetricThis CareerSector Average
AI Exposure0.0%0.4%
OutlookAverage76% Bright
Median Salary$68,270N/A
AI Resiliency100/100N/A