Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
SOC Code: 47-2081
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installerss read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 84.7/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Coordination, Critical Thinking, Time Management.
AI-Proof Score: 84.7 — Very High
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Median Salary
$58,140
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Job Growth
4.2%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Coordination
- •Critical Thinking
- •Time Management
- •Judgment and Decision Making
- •Monitoring
- •Speaking
- •Active Listening
- •Reading Comprehension
Common 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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation