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	Drywall Installers and Tapers

	Page Down		Job Description: Drywall Installers fasten drywall panels to the framework inside of houses and other structures. They measure and cut pieces to fit small spaces and saw holes in the panels for air conditioning vents, plumbing fixtures, and electrical outlets. Installers then nail the panels to studs or joists or screw them into metal studs. Tapers join the panels together using joint compounds and paper tape assuring that depressions in the joints are filled and that surfaces are smooth for painting. They may also apply textured surfaces to walls and ceilings using trowels and brushes or with a spray gun.

Wages - Statewide:

To give you an idea of how much you might earn, we have given you the average hourly wages and average yearly wages for this career throughout California. Wages can vary greatly in different parts of the State.


	Hourly Average Wages:	$	48,242

	Yearly Average Wages:	$	48,242
Source: California Occupational Employment and Wage Data, 2008

Job Openings:

An average of 1480 job openings will be available statewide per year. The number of openings includes both new jobs and replacement openings as workers leave the occupation.

Source: California Occupational Employment Projections 2004 - 2014

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	Basic Job Requirements: Physical strength and agility important Courses in basic math, wood shop, blueprint reading, and mechanical drawing helpful Page Down

	Where to get training locally: Local joint apprenticeship committees should be contacted. Training is primarily through formal apprenticeships or on-the-job. In the absence of apprenticeships, training may be through work as a Drywall Installer or Taper Helper. To find training programs in your area you can check the LaborMarketInfo Web site at www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/databrowsing/traProvidersSelection.asp?menuChoice=traProviders. Or, you can go to a One-Stop Career Center for assistance. (See "One-Stop Career Centers" in the "How to Find a Job" section.)


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