The Job Market for Drywall Installers in the United States

Current Workforce

There are approximately 116,400 drywall installers currently employed in the United States. The job market for drywall installers is projected to grow by 1.5% from 2022 to 2032.

Employability

CareerExplorer assigns a D employability rating to drywall installers, indicating that this career may offer limited employment opportunities in the foreseeable future. Over the next decade, the U.S. is expected to need about 6,000 new drywall installers. This figure accounts for 1,800 additional installers needed and the retirement of 4,200 existing installers.

Supply of Drywall Installers

The drywall installer workforce is concentrated in several states, with the following employment numbers:

State Name	Employed Drywall Installers
California	27,080
Texas	7,690
Florida	5,060
Washington	4,250
Arizona	4,130
New York	3,720
Colorado	3,430
Utah	2,940
Illinois	2,280
Maryland	2,240
Nevada	2,210
Virginia	1,940
Pennsylvania	1,850
North Carolina	1,660
Georgia	1,620
New Jersey	1,480
Wisconsin	1,450
Michigan	1,400
Ohio	1,220
Iowa	1,210
Minnesota	1,150
Massachusetts	1,140
Tennessee	1,120
Oregon	1,100
South Carolina	1,060
Idaho	970
Indiana	920
Oklahoma	920
Kentucky	850
Missouri	850
Kansas	840
Alabama	800
Hawaii	800
New Hampshire	510
Nebraska	500
Louisiana	480
Connecticut	440
Arkansas	410
South Dakota	410
New Mexico	400
Maine	330
Delaware	310
Mississippi	220
Montana	200
Wyoming	190
Vermont	180
Puerto Rico	150
West Virginia	110

This data highlights the states with the highest employment of drywall installers, indicating where job opportunities may be more plentiful.