Drywall & Insulation Contractors Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drywall, plaster work, and building insulation work. Plaster work includes applying plain or ornamental plaster, and installation of lath to receive plaster. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Establishments primarily engaged in providing firestop services are included in this industry. Illustrative Examples: Acoustical ceiling tile and panel installation Lathing contractors Drop ceiling installation Plastering (i.e., ornamental, plain) contractors Drywall contractors Soundproofing contractors Firestop contractors Fresco (i.e., decorative plaster finishing) contractors Taping and finishing drywall Gypsum board installation Wall cavity and attic space insulation installation
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Drywall and Insulation Contractors industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
| Historical | Forecasted |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Drywall & Insulation Contractors companies in the United States.
Drywall & Insulation Contractors Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Drywall & Insulation Contractors |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Drywall & Insulation Contractors Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Salary information for employees working in the Drywall & Insulation Contractors industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 3% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 1% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 6% |
Construction and Extraction Occupations | 85% |
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 5% |
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 5% |
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 5% |
Construction Trades Workers | 77% |
Carpenters | 15% |
Carpenters | 15% |
Construction Laborers | 5% |
Construction Laborers | 5% |
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers | 37% |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 31% |
Tapers | 6% |
Insulation Workers | 11% |
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 9% |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 5% |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 5% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$6,922,768 on the drywall & insulation contractors industry. It has awarded 181 contracts to 104 companies, with an average value of $66,565 per company.
Top Companies in Drywall & Insulation Contractors and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Included |