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pepperconstruction

Painter/Taper

Chicago, IL · On-site

This position performs a variety of tasks that often require them to work closely with other trades people including carpenters and laborers. Tapers use a compound to fill joints between panels after ...

Turner Construction

General Superintendent

Austin, TX · On-site

Manage Review of Capabilities, Accomplishments and Progress (ReCAP) progress for field trades people. * Maintain a progression/succession plan for all high-potential tradesmen in conjunction with the ...

KBR Design and Build

Be Seen First

Project manger - Home Improvement

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr (+ commission)

Communicate all project details with trades people and clients * Take daily project meeting notes and daily logs * Manage and oversee workers on job site * Meet project deadlines Requirements: * Must ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for trades people in the United States is $23.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTrades PeopleElectricians
CredentialsVaries by trade; often includes certifications or apprenticeshipsLicensed electricians with specific electrical certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, workshops, residential and commercial projectsResidential, commercial, industrial electrical systems
Industry UsageGeneral term for skilled trades across various industriesSpecialized role within the trades focused on electrical work
Search & Comparison IntentBroader term for skilled tradespeopleSpecific to electrical work and licensing

Trades People is a broad term encompassing various skilled trades, including electricians. Electricians are specialized tradespeople with specific electrical certifications and licensing. While all electricians are tradespeople, not all tradespeople are electricians. The term 'Trades People' covers a wide range of professions such as carpenters, plumbers, and electricians, but when searching for electrical services, 'Electricians' is the more precise term.

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Tradespeople work in various skilled professions such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, HVAC technicians, welders, masons, heavy equipment operators, automotive service technicians, drywall installers, and roofing contractors. These jobs typically require technical training, apprenticeships, and certifications, and often involve manual labor in construction, maintenance, or repair environments.
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Infographic showing various Trades People job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,236 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Painter/Taper

pepperconstruction

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Drywall Tapers perform tasks related to finishing drywall on the construction site. This position performs a variety of tasks that often require them to work closely with other trades people including carpenters and laborers. Tapers use a compound to fill joints between panels after drywall has been installed. 

 Description of Tasks

·       Cleaning and preparing surfaces,

·       Mixing gypsum joint compound ingredients to desired consistency, applying, leveling and smoothing coats of joint compound. 

·       Taping over joints,

·       Finishing corners and angles, measuring, cutting and installing metal corner beads, filling joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks. 

·       Ability to sand seams and joints, create decorative designs in finish coat, mold and install ornamental fixtures and spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings.

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