Drywall Installer & Finisher in Illinois

Drywall installers and finishers hang wallboard and apply the joint compound and textures that create the smooth walls inside every building. It's steady, well-paying work that's always in demand wherever new construction or renovation is happening — and it's a trade you can enter quickly.

$53,834 IL Median Salary
4% Growth Rate
2–4 years Training

💰 Drywall Installer & Finisher Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Drywall Installer & Finishers in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$35,000
Median
$53,834
Experienced
$72,000

🎓 Drywall Installer & Finisher Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: IUPAT or Local Union Apprenticeship + State License (varies)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Drywall Installer & Finisher Programs in Illinois

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🗺️ This Career in Other States

🏫 Schools and programs related to Drywall Installer & Finisher in Illinois

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Community College

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

📍 Chicago, IL
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Community College

Triton College

📍 River Grove, IL
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Community College

Black Hawk College

📍 Moline, IL
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Community College

Kaskaskia College

📍 Centralia, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr

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