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.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-2081.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$58,930
Employment, U.S.83,080
Median hourly wage$28.33
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,460 | $47,440 | $58,930 | $74,230 | $102,010 |
By state (49)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 650 | $48,000 | 0.58 |
| Alaska | 100 | $73,690 | 0.56 |
| Arizona | 2,590 | $50,290 | 1.49 |
| Arkansas | 240 | $44,550 | 0.34 |
| California | 27,280 | $65,880 | 2.80 |
| Colorado | 1,560 | $61,780 | 1.01 |
| Connecticut | 300 | $60,480 | 0.33 |
| Delaware | 350 | $50,170 | 1.34 |
| Florida | 6,000 | $48,970 | 1.13 |
| Georgia | 690 | $58,260 | 0.27 |
| Hawaii | 800 | $104,830 | 2.40 |
| Idaho | 920 | $43,790 | 2.00 |
| Illinois | 740 | $63,180 | 0.23 |
| Indiana | 680 | $49,810 | 0.40 |
| Iowa | 290 | $51,030 | 0.35 |
| Kansas | 650 | $39,890 | 0.85 |
| Kentucky | 490 | $48,340 | 0.46 |
| Louisiana | 310 | $47,420 | 0.30 |
| Maine | 150 | $60,080 | 0.43 |
| Maryland | 1,470 | $54,680 | 1.00 |
| Massachusetts | 590 | $69,500 | 0.31 |
| Michigan | 1,050 | $58,440 | 0.45 |
| Minnesota | 1,050 | $61,290 | 0.67 |
| Mississippi | 110 | $37,310 | 0.17 |
| Missouri | 550 | $62,580 | 0.35 |
| Montana | 170 | $60,140 | 0.63 |
| Nebraska | 770 | $48,620 | 1.41 |
| Nevada | 2,980 | $52,280 | 3.60 |
| New Hampshire | 370 | $61,960 | 1.02 |
| New Jersey | 1,340 | $75,080 | 0.58 |
| New Mexico | 580 | $53,900 | 1.24 |
| New York | 2,840 | $61,280 | 0.55 |
| North Carolina | 1,520 | $45,080 | 0.58 |
| North Dakota | 130 | $45,110 | 0.55 |
| Ohio | 1,680 | $61,420 | 0.57 |
| Oklahoma | 280 | $46,080 | 0.31 |
| Oregon | 1,680 | $73,530 | 1.60 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,690 | $61,160 | 0.52 |
| Rhode Island | 440 | $47,110 | 1.66 |
| South Carolina | 340 | $45,340 | 0.28 |
| South Dakota | 360 | $48,850 | 1.49 |
| Tennessee | 1,150 | $47,510 | 0.65 |
| Texas | 5,760 | $47,590 | 0.77 |
| Utah | 2,610 | $51,020 | 2.81 |
| Vermont | 90 | $59,820 | 0.55 |
| Virginia | 2,480 | $55,840 | 1.13 |
| Washington | 2,670 | $73,130 | 1.41 |
| Wisconsin | 1,140 | $59,970 | 0.72 |
| Wyoming | 140 | $43,990 | 0.92 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 1-2 | 0.976 |
| 2 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 1-2 | 0.976 |
| 3 | Glaziers | 1-2 | 0.976 |
| 4 | Stonemasons | 1-2 | 0.970 |
| 5 | Roofers | 1-2 | 0.968 |
| 6 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 1-2 | 0.966 |
| 7 | Tile and Stone Setters | 1-2 | 0.965 |
| 8 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1-2 | 0.964 |
| 9 | Carpenters | 1-2 | 0.963 |
| 10 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | 1-2 | 0.962 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonemasons | Mathematics | 0.88 | 0.970 |
| Roofers | Coordination | 0.76 | 0.968 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | Mathematics | 1.00 | 0.965 |
| Carpet Installers | Mathematics | 1.26 | 0.953 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | Mathematics | 1.00 | 0.947 |
| Helpers--Electricians | Troubleshooting | 1.12 | 0.936 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | Mathematics | 1.00 | 0.931 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, excluding software Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| CPR Visual Estimator | 4 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Tradesman's Software Master Estimator | 3 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Construction Management Software ProEst | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Intuit QuickBooks | 6 of 20 | 3.3x |
| Cost estimating software | 3 of 20 | 8.7x |
| Salesforce software | 3 of 20 | 1.6x |
| Microsoft Excel | 17 of 20 | 0.9x |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 of 20 | 0.2x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.25 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 1.12 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.47 | 5.33 |
| Mathematics | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Mechanical | 3.25 | 3.27 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.18 | 2.88 |
| Administration and Management | 3.09 | 2.93 |
| Design | 2.97 | 3.00 |
| English Language | 2.96 | 2.60 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.74 | 2.93 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.73 | 2.90 |
| Production and Processing | 2.53 | 2.38 |
| Transportation | 2.53 | 2.20 |
| Education and Training | 2.42 | 2.06 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.40 | 2.16 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.28 | 1.41 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.21 | 2.11 |
| Administrative | 2.06 | 2.03 |
| Physics | 2.04 | 1.71 |
| Foreign Language | 2.02 | 1.38 |
| Law and Government | 1.98 | 1.28 |
| Psychology | 1.84 | 1.73 |
| Computers and Electronics | 1.78 | 1.25 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.71 | 1.07 |
| Geography | 1.70 | 1.33 |
| Chemistry | 1.68 | 1.43 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.59 | 1.29 |
| Telecommunications | 1.52 | 0.68 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.36 | 0.70 |
| History and Archeology | 1.27 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.22 | not rated |
| Communications and Media | 1.21 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.15 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.09 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Extent Flexibility | 3.62 | 3.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Near Vision | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.62 | 3.12 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Visualization | 3.25 | 3.50 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Static Strength | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Oral Expression | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Stamina | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Reaction Time | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Depth Perception | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Written Expression | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Originality | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Rate Control | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.25 | 1.38 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.12 | 2.25 |
| Number Facility | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Response Orientation | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Night Vision | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Sound Localization | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.50 | 0.62 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Business management software
- Construction Software Center EasyEst
- DevWave Estimate Works
- Job costing software
- Logic Group Scanner Digitizing Software
- On Center Quick Bid
- Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
- Wilhelm Publishing Threshold
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 380 | 7.79 | $50,900 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 700 | 6.34 | $82,650 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 800 | 4.88 | $47,070 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 160 | 4.44 | $48,890 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 2,500 | 4.33 | $63,540 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 440 | 4.08 | $64,370 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 3,640 | 3.97 | $61,420 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 3,220 | 3.91 | $76,290 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 2,340 | 3.85 | $52,280 |
| Modesto, CA | 400 | 3.81 | $65,770 |