U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsApply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fire-proofing, or acoustical material. Excludes "Carpet Installers" (47-2041), "Carpenters" (47-2031), and "Tile and Marble Setters" (47-2044).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82,320 | 2.2 % | $19.99 | $41,570 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.76 | $14.37 | $17.94 | $24.04 | $33.01 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,470 | $29,890 | $37,320 | $50,010 | $68,660 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Finishing Contractors | 69,010 | 10.37 | $20.05 | $41,700 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 6,630 | 1.00 | $20.73 | $43,120 |
| Residential Building Construction | 4,010 | 0.68 | $19.12 | $39,770 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 1,220 | 0.17 | $18.13 | $37,710 |
| Employment Services | 600 | 0.02 | $15.50 | $32,240 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Finishing Contractors | 69,010 | 10.37 | $20.05 | $41,700 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 6,630 | 1.00 | $20.73 | $43,120 |
| Residential Building Construction | 4,010 | 0.68 | $19.12 | $39,770 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 1,220 | 0.17 | $18.13 | $37,710 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 190 | 0.09 | $15.50 | $32,240 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 30 | (7) | $22.36 | $46,510 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 6,630 | 1.00 | $20.73 | $43,120 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 69,010 | 10.37 | $20.05 | $41,700 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 200 | 0.04 | $19.31 | $40,150 |
| Residential Building Construction | 4,010 | 0.68 | $19.12 | $39,770 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 18,470 | 1.32 | 2.04 | $24.59 | $51,140 |
| Texas | 9,040 | 0.90 | 1.38 | $14.78 | $30,730 |
| Florida | 4,520 | 0.64 | 0.98 | $15.57 | $32,380 |
| New York | 4,180 | 0.50 | 0.77 | $24.99 | $51,970 |
| Virginia | 3,100 | 0.88 | 1.36 | $16.25 | $33,810 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1,690 | 1.47 | 2.28 | $17.52 | $36,440 |
| California | 18,470 | 1.32 | 2.04 | $24.59 | $51,140 |
| Colorado | 2,800 | 1.30 | 2.01 | $17.20 | $35,770 |
| Idaho | 730 | 1.23 | 1.89 | $17.05 | $35,470 |
| Arizona | 2,850 | 1.20 | 1.86 | $16.93 | $35,220 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 350 | 0.61 | 0.94 | $32.05 | $66,660 |
| Alaska | 130 | 0.42 | 0.64 | $29.07 | $60,470 |
| Missouri | 1,330 | 0.51 | 0.79 | $26.55 | $55,220 |
| Washington | 2,810 | 1.04 | 1.61 | $25.28 | $52,580 |
| New York | 4,180 | 0.50 | 0.77 | $24.99 | $51,970 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,530 | 0.93 | 1.43 | $23.68 | $49,250 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,220 | 1.29 | 1.99 | $15.20 | $31,620 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,930 | 2.13 | 3.29 | $25.76 | $53,570 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,010 | 1.19 | 1.84 | $17.60 | $36,600 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,980 | 0.86 | 1.33 | $17.84 | $37,110 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,930 | 1.69 | 2.61 | $21.71 | $45,160 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,920 | 0.39 | 0.59 | $25.36 | $52,740 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,760 | 1.42 | 2.19 | $23.98 | $49,890 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 1,610 | 1.36 | 2.10 | $17.36 | $36,120 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,500 | 0.75 | 1.16 | $13.83 | $28,770 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT-ID | 150 | 3.17 | 4.89 | $16.73 | $34,800 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 150 | 2.87 | 4.43 | $20.75 | $43,150 |
| St. George, UT | 110 | 2.37 | 3.65 | $14.74 | $30,660 |
| Pueblo, CO | 130 | 2.32 | 3.59 | $13.27 | $27,600 |
| Ogden-Clearfield, UT | 440 | 2.29 | 3.54 | $22.01 | $45,790 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 280 | 2.27 | 3.50 | $18.57 | $38,620 |
| Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Division | 550 | 2.17 | 3.35 | $28.65 | $59,590 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,930 | 2.13 | 3.29 | $25.76 | $53,570 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield, CA | 250 | 2.13 | 3.29 | $21.42 | $44,550 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 350 | 2.06 | 3.19 | $31.78 | $66,090 |