Drywall Mechanic with proven experience in installing, finishing (tapin and sanding) and all areas of drywall repair work. Must possess excellent Customer Service Skills and provide a valid driver ...
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Drywall Mechanic with proven experience in installing, finishing (tapin and sanding) and all areas of drywall repair work. Must possess excellent Customer Service Skills and provide a valid driver ...
Drywall Mechanic with proven experience in installing, finishing (tapin and sanding) and all areas of drywall repair work. Must possess excellent Customer Service Skills and provide a valid driver ...
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Drywall Mechanic with proven experience in installing, finishing (tapin and sanding) and all areas of drywall repair work. Must possess excellent Customer Service Skills and provide a valid driver ...
Drywall
Mission Viejo, CA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.50/hr
... sanding, finishing, and basic hand tools required for drywall work.
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Drywall
Mission Viejo, CA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.50/hr
... sanding, finishing, and basic hand tools required for drywall work.
Drywall
Mission Viejo, CA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.50/hr
... sanding, finishing, and basic hand tools required for drywall work.
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Drywall
Mission Viejo, CA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.50/hr
... sanding, finishing, and basic hand tools required for drywall work.
Experienced Drywall Finisher
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Drywall finishing and taping, including sanding, mudding, and texture application * Dependability and attention to detail. * Own reliable transportation and have a valid driver's license is a must.
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Experienced Drywall Finisher
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Drywall finishing and taping, including sanding, mudding, and texture application * Dependability and attention to detail. * Own reliable transportation and have a valid driver's license is a must.
Experienced Drywall Finisher
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Drywall finishing and taping, including sanding, mudding, and texture application * Dependability and attention to detail. * Own reliable transportation and have a valid driver's license is a must.
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Experienced Drywall Finisher
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Drywall finishing and taping, including sanding, mudding, and texture application * Dependability and attention to detail. * Own reliable transportation and have a valid driver's license is a must.
Painters and Drywall Installers/ Finishers
Lexington, SC · On-site
$12 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
As a Painter, and drywall professional your main task will be to paint, and/ or hang and finish drywall but you will also assist with prep tasks, including patching holes, sanding down rough surfaces ...
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Painters and Drywall Installers/ Finishers
Lexington, SC · On-site
$12 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
As a Painter, and drywall professional your main task will be to paint, and/ or hang and finish drywall but you will also assist with prep tasks, including patching holes, sanding down rough surfaces ...
Drywall Finisher
$20 - $30/hr
Sanding: Perform dust-controlled sanding to prepare surfaces for painting. * Subfloor/Framing Prep: Occasional minor framing repairs or shim adjustments to ensure walls are plumb before hanging.
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Drywall Finisher
$20 - $30/hr
Sanding: Perform dust-controlled sanding to prepare surfaces for painting. * Subfloor/Framing Prep: Occasional minor framing repairs or shim adjustments to ensure walls are plumb before hanging.
Drywall Finisher
$20 - $30/hr
Sanding: Perform dust-controlled sanding to prepare surfaces for painting. * Subfloor/Framing Prep: Occasional minor framing repairs or shim adjustments to ensure walls are plumb before hanging.
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Drywall Finisher
$20 - $30/hr
Sanding: Perform dust-controlled sanding to prepare surfaces for painting. * Subfloor/Framing Prep: Occasional minor framing repairs or shim adjustments to ensure walls are plumb before hanging.
Drywall Repair Technician
Harrisburg, PA · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Drywall patching and repairs * Taping and mudding ... Sanding and finishing * Texture matching * Interior painting * Valid driver's license * Reliable ...
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Drywall Repair Technician
Harrisburg, PA · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Drywall patching and repairs * Taping and mudding ... Sanding and finishing * Texture matching * Interior painting * Valid driver's license * Reliable ...
Painters and Drywall Installers/ Finishers
Lexington, SC · On-site
$12 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
As a Painter, and drywall professional your main task will be to paint, and/ or hang and finish drywall but you will also assist with prep tasks, including patching holes, sanding down rough surfaces ...
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Painters and Drywall Installers/ Finishers
Lexington, SC · On-site
$12 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
As a Painter, and drywall professional your main task will be to paint, and/ or hang and finish drywall but you will also assist with prep tasks, including patching holes, sanding down rough surfaces ...
Drywall Finisher
Mokena, IL · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sanding: Perform dust-controlled sanding to prepare surfaces for painting. * Subfloor/Framing Prep: Occasional minor framing repairs or shim adjustments to ensure walls are plumb before hanging.
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Drywall Finisher
Mokena, IL · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sanding: Perform dust-controlled sanding to prepare surfaces for painting. * Subfloor/Framing Prep: Occasional minor framing repairs or shim adjustments to ensure walls are plumb before hanging.
Drywall Installer
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
Secure drywall panels to walls and ceilings using screws or nails ... Tape and finish seams and joints with mudding, sanding, and texturing as needed * Read blueprints ...
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Drywall Installer
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
Secure drywall panels to walls and ceilings using screws or nails ... Tape and finish seams and joints with mudding, sanding, and texturing as needed * Read blueprints ...
This is a hands-on field position for an experienced commercial drywaller with strong skills across the complete drywall process, including hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and finishing. POSITION ...
This is a hands-on field position for an experienced commercial drywaller with strong skills across the complete drywall process, including hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and finishing. POSITION ...
Sheet Rocker / Drywaller - Commercial Construction
Shakopee, MN · On-site
$21.50 - $28/hr
This is a hands-on field position for an experienced commercial drywaller with strong skills across the complete drywall process, including hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and finishing. POSITION ...
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Sheet Rocker / Drywaller - Commercial Construction
Shakopee, MN · On-site
$21.50 - $28/hr
This is a hands-on field position for an experienced commercial drywaller with strong skills across the complete drywall process, including hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and finishing. POSITION ...
Drywall Hangers/Tapers
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$21.50 - $28.25/hr
Must provide basic drywall tools, including a drywall screw gun, cutout tool, utility knife, T-square, measuring tape, rasp, taping knives, mud pan, and sanding tools. Must have required PPE ...
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Drywall Hangers/Tapers
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$21.50 - $28.25/hr
Must provide basic drywall tools, including a drywall screw gun, cutout tool, utility knife, T-square, measuring tape, rasp, taping knives, mud pan, and sanding tools. Must have required PPE ...
Drywall Hangers/Tapers
$21.50 - $28.25/hr
Must provide basic drywall tools, including a drywall screw gun, cutout tool, utility knife, T-square, measuring tape, rasp, taping knives, mud pan, and sanding tools. Must have required PPE ...
Drywall Hangers/Tapers
$21.50 - $28.25/hr
Must provide basic drywall tools, including a drywall screw gun, cutout tool, utility knife, T-square, measuring tape, rasp, taping knives, mud pan, and sanding tools. Must have required PPE ...
Drywall Finishers
$21.25 - $28.75/hr
The Drywall Finisher is responsible for preparing, finishing, and smoothing drywall surfaces to ... Skilled in taping, mudding, sanding, skim coating, and texture application. * Ability to produce ...
Drywall Finishers
$21.25 - $28.75/hr
The Drywall Finisher is responsible for preparing, finishing, and smoothing drywall surfaces to ... Skilled in taping, mudding, sanding, skim coating, and texture application. * Ability to produce ...
Drywall Installer
Windsor, NJ · On-site
$23/hr
Retirement
PTO
Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary Performs all phases of drywall finishing on commercial construction projects, including taping, mudding, sanding, and texturing to a smooth, paint-ready ...
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Drywall Installer
Windsor, NJ · On-site
$23/hr
Retirement
PTO
Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary Performs all phases of drywall finishing on commercial construction projects, including taping, mudding, sanding, and texturing to a smooth, paint-ready ...
Drywall Hanger and Finisher
Herndon, VA · Remote
$34 - $36/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The ideal drywall hanger and finisher candidate has experience hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and finishing drywall surfaces as well as metal stud framing.. If you have 2 or more years experience ...
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Drywall Hanger and Finisher
Herndon, VA · Remote
$34 - $36/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The ideal drywall hanger and finisher candidate has experience hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and finishing drywall surfaces as well as metal stud framing.. If you have 2 or more years experience ...
Drywall Sander information
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$14.66 - $16.30
1% of jobs
$16.30 - $17.94
8% of jobs
$17.94 - $19.58
12% of jobs
$19.96 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$19.58 - $21.22
17% of jobs
The median wage is $22.57 / hr.
$21.22 - $22.86
15% of jobs
$22.86 - $24.50
14% of jobs
$26 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$24.50 - $26.14
9% of jobs
$26.14 - $27.78
9% of jobs
$27.78 - $29.41
6% of jobs
$29.41 - $31.05
6% of jobs
$31.05 - $32.69
2% of jobs
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How much do drywall sander jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for drywall sander in the United States is $24.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What does a drywall sander do?
A Drywall Sander smooths and prepares drywall surfaces by sanding down imperfections, joint compound, and rough spots to create a uniform finish for painting or wallpapering. They use manual sanding blocks or power sanders with vacuum attachments to reduce dust. Attention to detail and experience with different sanding techniques are essential for achieving a professional result. Drywall Sanders often work on construction sites, renovation projects, or in finishing crews for residential and commercial buildings.
What are the typical working conditions for a drywall sander?
Drywall Sanders usually work indoors on construction sites, both in residential and commercial settings, where conditions can be dusty, noisy, and require frequent movement around unfinished spaces. The role is physically demanding, often involving extended periods of standing, reaching overhead, and repetitive motions while sanding walls and ceilings. Protective gear such as masks, goggles, and knee pads is commonly worn to ensure safety. Teamwork is often required, as Drywall Sanders frequently collaborate with drywall installers, painters, and supervisors to complete projects efficiently. Understanding these aspects can help candidates assess their fit for the role and prepare for the day-to-day demands.
What skills and qualifications are needed to be a drywall sander?
To thrive as a Drywall Sander, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and experience with drywall installation or finishing, which may be gained through on-the-job training. Familiarity with hand and power sanding tools, dust management equipment, and safety gear is typically required, while certifications in construction safety can be advantageous. Reliability, teamwork, and good communication are important soft skills for efficiently working alongside other tradespeople on job sites. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality, smooth finishes, maintaining workplace safety, and meeting project deadlines.
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Job description
Drywall Mechanic with proven experience in installing, finishing (tapin and sanding) and all areas of drywall repair work. Must possess excellent Customer Service Skills and provide a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Areas covered will include Quakertown, Allentown and Lehigh Valley.
Salary commensurate with experience.