There are currently an estimated 119,500 drywall and ceiling tile installers in the United States. The drywall and ceiling tile installer job market is expected to grow by 1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
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 6,800 drywall and ceiling tile installers. That number is based on 1,200 additional drywall and ceiling tile installers, and the retirement of 5,600 existing 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, Texas, Florida
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
|---|---|
| California | 27,080 |
| Texas | 7,690 |
| Florida | 5,060 |
| Washington | 4,250 |
| Arizona | 4,130 |
| New York | 3,720 |
| Colorado | 3,430 |
| Utah | 2,940 |
| Illinois | 2,280 |
| Maryland | 2,240 |
| Nevada | 2,210 |
| Virginia | 1,940 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,850 |
| North Carolina | 1,660 |
| Georgia | 1,620 |
| New Jersey | 1,480 |
| Wisconsin | 1,450 |
| Michigan | 1,400 |
| Ohio | 1,220 |
| Iowa | 1,210 |
| Minnesota | 1,150 |
| Massachusetts | 1,140 |
| Tennessee | 1,120 |
| Oregon | 1,100 |
| South Carolina | 1,060 |
| Idaho | 970 |
| Indiana | 920 |
| Oklahoma | 920 |
| Missouri | 850 |
| Kentucky | 850 |
| Kansas | 840 |
| Hawaii | 800 |
| Alabama | 800 |
| New Hampshire | 510 |
| Nebraska | 500 |
| Louisiana | 480 |
| Connecticut | 440 |
| South Dakota | 410 |
| Arkansas | 410 |
| New Mexico | 400 |
| Maine | 330 |
| Delaware | 310 |
| Mississippi | 220 |
| Montana | 200 |
| Wyoming | 190 |
| Vermont | 180 |
| Puerto Rico | 150 |
| West Virginia | 110 |