Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Top Industry of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,060 | 22.74 | 15.73 | 26.24 | 47,290 | 32,720 | 54,580 |
| Springfield MSA | 80 | 15.89 | 12.90 | 17.38 | 33,040 | 26,820 | 36,150 |
| St Louis MSA | 610 | 24.60 | 18.84 | 27.48 | 51,170 | 39,190 | 57,160 |
| Kansas City* | 240 | 23.31 | 19.08 | 25.43 | 48,485 | 39,680 | 52,888 |
| Central Region* | 70 | 18.04 | 13.28 | 20.41 | 37,516 | 27,627 | 42,460 |
| Ozark Region* | 80 | 15.89 | 12.90 | 17.38 | 33,043 | 26,823 | 36,152 |
| Southeast Region* | 30 | 15.37 | 10.45 | 17.83 | 31,963 | 21,731 | 37,079 |
| St. Charles* | 220 | 26.30 | 22.08 | 28.41 | 54,707 | 45,934 | 59,093 |
| St. Louis City* | 130 | 26.71 | 22.10 | 29.01 | 55,558 | 45,975 | 60,349 |
| St. Louis County* | 120 | 24.43 | 21.71 | 25.79 | 50,810 | 45,155 | 53,637 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 80 | 17.45 | 11.39 | 20.48 | 36,298 | 23,694 | 42,600 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,380 | 1,650 | 270 | 19.57 | 41 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 360 | 420 | 60 | 16.67 | 9 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 740 | 890 | 150 | 20.27 | 22 | Good |
| Central Region* | 100 | 120 | 20 | 20.00 | 3 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 80 | 100 | 20 | 25.00 | 3 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 60 | 80 | 20 | 33.33 | 2 | Caution |
| Southwest Region* | 30 | 30 | .00 | Caution | ||
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Construction Trades, Other