Drywall Installers and Finishers

(NOC 7284)
+20.9%
 

What do Drywall Installers and Finishers do?

Drywall installers and finishers apply drywall sheets to walls and ceilings.

How to become: Drywall Installers and Finishers

You usually need a high school diploma to work in this field. To gain trade certification, you must finish a two- to four-year apprenticeship, depending on your area of work, or have a combination of three or four years' experience and high school, college or industry courses. You may need trade certification to work in your province / territory or on federal projects. Many recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 1 in 5 has a trade / vocational certificate or community college diploma.

Where to study for a career as: Drywall Installers and Finishers

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Trades Fundamentals Certificate
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
General Arts and Science - Pre-Trades Certificate
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Building Construction Technician Diploma
Trades Fundamentals Certificate
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Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Parts Technician Certificate; Apprenticeship
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NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Drywall Installers and Finishers make?

Low:
$41,600
Average:
$62,400
High:
$83,200

Job openings for Drywall Installers and Finishers

Job Seekers:
4,800
Job Openings:
4,600