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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. Excludes “Carpenters” (47-2031), “Carpet Installers” (47-2041), and “Tile and Stone Setters” (47-2044). 

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Growth Rate Click for more information on Growth rate 1.9%
Openings Per Year Click for more information on Employment outlook 802
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Median Hourly Click for more information on Median Hourly Wage $33 per hour
Average Annual Click for more information on Average Wage $67,510 per year
Education Needed Click for more information on Education needed These occupations usually require a high school diploma. 
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