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Tapers

What do they do?

Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

Also known as:

Drywall Finisher, Drywall Mechanic, Drywall Taper, Finisher, Patch Guy, Patcher, Sheetrock Finisher, Taper Finisher

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Tapers is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • -1.2%

    Change

    Ranks #27 in job growth rate
    10

    Job Openings

    Ranks #26 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Less than high school diploma  (48%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (38%)
  • Some college, no degree  (9%)
  • Associate's degree  (2%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (2%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)
  • Master's degree  (<1%)

Typical College Majors

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
  • Apply adhesives to construction materials.
  • Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
  • Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
  • Drill holes in construction materials.
  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
  • Select construction materials.
  • Install metal structural components.
  • Evaluate quality of materials or products.
  • Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
  • Prepare surfaces for finishing.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

careeronestop logo Videos: CareerOneStop , USDOL/ETA and the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development

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