SOC 47-2081
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ54/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ82,900
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$58K
$38K โ $101K
Projected Growth
๐+4.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค24/100
Low exposure
๐ก Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers face a risk score of 54/100 โ 10 points above the national average of 44. With only 24/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $58K ($12K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 54/100, Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 82,900 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in client-facing consultation on custom project needs and navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
3D printing of building components
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Project management software
Accounting software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
Mathematics
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 53% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 74% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 72% |