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Drywall Installer / Finisher
Drywall installers hang wallboard panels on interior walls and ceilings, while tapers apply joint compound and tape to create seamless surfaces ready for painting. Florida's active residential construction market and hurricane-driven repair work sustain consistent demand. Wages in Florida run somewhat below the national median but experienced finishers in South Florida can exceed $65,000 per year.
FL Median Salary
$44,000
Entry Salary
$30,000
Experienced
$65,000
FL Growth
N/A
Requirements & Training
- Credential: No required individual license; union apprenticeships via IUPAT
Career Path
- Laborer
- Helper
- Apprentice Drywaller
- Journeyman
- Lead/Foreman
- Drywall Contractor (licensed)
Top Florida Employers
Drywall subcontractorsTurner ConstructionSkanskaD.R. HortonLennarD&G Drywall
Related Programs
- Building Construction Technology Certificate
- Drywall/Finishing Certificate