There are currently an estimated 103,100 drywall and ceiling tile installers in the United States. The drywall and ceiling tile installer job market is expected to grow by 4.2% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are drywall and ceiling tile installers?
CareerExplorer rates drywall and ceiling tile installers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 4,300 drywall and ceiling tile installers.
What’s the supply of drywall and ceiling tile installers?
The drywall and ceiling tile installer industry is concentrated in California, Florida, Texas
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
|---|---|
| California | 27,280 |
| Florida | 6,000 |
| Texas | 5,760 |
| Nevada | 2,980 |
| New York | 2,840 |
| Washington | 2,670 |
| Utah | 2,610 |
| Arizona | 2,590 |
| Virginia | 2,480 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,690 |
| Oregon | 1,680 |
| Ohio | 1,680 |
| Colorado | 1,560 |
| North Carolina | 1,520 |
| Maryland | 1,470 |
| New Jersey | 1,340 |
| Tennessee | 1,150 |
| Wisconsin | 1,140 |
| Minnesota | 1,050 |
| Michigan | 1,050 |
| Idaho | 920 |
| Hawaii | 800 |
| Nebraska | 770 |
| Illinois | 740 |
| Georgia | 690 |
| Indiana | 680 |
| Alabama | 650 |
| Kansas | 650 |
| Massachusetts | 590 |
| New Mexico | 580 |
| Missouri | 550 |
| Kentucky | 490 |
| Rhode Island | 440 |
| New Hampshire | 370 |
| South Dakota | 360 |
| Delaware | 350 |
| South Carolina | 340 |
| Louisiana | 310 |
| Connecticut | 300 |
| Iowa | 290 |
| Oklahoma | 280 |
| Arkansas | 240 |
| Montana | 170 |
| Maine | 150 |
| Wyoming | 140 |
| North Dakota | 130 |
| Mississippi | 110 |
| Alaska | 100 |
| Vermont | 90 |