SOC 47-2081
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Risk Score
⚠️54/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥82,900
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$58K
$38K – $101K
Projected Growth
📈+4.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖24/100
Low exposure
💡 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers face a risk score of 54/100 — 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 →
💡 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 →
🔍 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 →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
3D printing of building components
🛡️ 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
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 53% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 74% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 72% |