Median / Average Pay ($)
- $27.41 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $22.74 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $24.38 / hour (Jooble.org)
- $18.93 / hour (Zippia.com)
Services Provided
- Residential – Installing, texturing, and finishing drywall for new homes or those undergoing remodeling; occasionally offering ongoing maintenance services.
- Commercial – Setting drywall installations for non-residential structures like office buildings, warehouses, and medical facilities while meeting all safety, fire-rating, and soundproofing requirements.
- Industrial – Installing, customizing, or repairing drywall specifically for government buildings, factories, and other similar large-scale structures; often requiring heavy duty, sound proofing, and fire-resistant applications.
- Repair – Patching holes and fixing water damage and cracks, often catering to property managers, small businesses, and homeowners.
- Finishing – Taping, mudding, and sanding drywall installations; sometimes laying customized textures, such as Venetian plaster.
- Supply and Distribution – Selling, delivering or storing the materials, tools, and equipment that professionals or DIYers require for drywall projects.