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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Description
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, fire-proofing, or acoustical material.
Common Tasks
- Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices.
- Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements.
- Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.
- Hang dry lines to wall moldings to guide positioning of main runners.
- Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools.
Required Education
No formal educational credential
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $28.46 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $12.45 and $48.51 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $59,204.92 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $25,897.70 and $100,907.54 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,760 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 48.9% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 2,620.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $23.00 with the median annual salary reaching $48,563.
