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Drywall and ceiling tile installer, Kaiwhakamau papa ukutea me ngā tāpa tuanui

Also known as

  • Plasterboard fixer and stopper, interior fixer and finisher, interior linings installer, fibrous plasterer, drywall lasterer

Drywall and ceiling tile installers secure plasterboard and ceiling panels to walls and ceilings in building interiors.

Your pay could be

$24

Lower

$24 to $37

Most common

$48

Upper

How does this pay compare?

Pay is before tax

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Career idea

Brush hand

Ringa peita

Pay

$49K to $77K annually

You'll need

0 to 3 years of training
Brush hands do basic painting and preparation work to help painters and decorators. They may prepare or clean work sites and equipment, and gather tools and materials.

Career idea

Building insulation worker

Kaimahi tauārai whare

Pay

$54K to $82K annually

You'll need

No specific training
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Career idea

Carpet installer

Kaiwhakatakoto whāriki

Pay

$52K to $86K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
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Career idea

Floor finisher

Kaiwhakaoti kiripapa

Pay

$51K to $79K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Floor finishers measure, prepare and apply protective or decorative coats of finish to floors and may repair floor coverings.

Career idea

Flooring installer

Kaiwhakanoho papa

Pay

$56K to $90K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Flooring installers lay and repair flooring like timber, linoleum, vinyl, resin and other manufactured materials.

Career idea

Glazier

Kaimahi kōata

Pay

$55K to $78K annually

You'll need

0 to 3 years of training
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