Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $58,930 · Median hourly: $28.33 · Employment: 83,080
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,460 | $18.49 |
| 25th | $47,440 | $22.81 |
| Median | $58,930 | $28.33 |
| 75th | $74,230 | $35.69 |
| 90th | $102,010 | $49.04 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2081
- Total U.S. employment: 83,080
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $38,460, median pay is $58,930, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $102,010.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,000 | $23.08 | -18.5% | 650 |
| Alaska | $73,690 | $35.43 | +25.0% | 100 |
| Arizona | $50,290 | $24.18 | -14.7% | 2,590 |
| Arkansas | $44,550 | $21.42 | -24.4% | 240 |
| California | $65,880 | $31.67 | +11.8% | 27,280 |
| Colorado | $61,780 | $29.70 | +4.8% | 1,560 |
| Connecticut | $60,480 | $29.08 | +2.6% | 300 |
| Delaware | $50,170 | $24.12 | -14.9% | 350 |
| Florida | $48,970 | $23.54 | -16.9% | 6,000 |
| Georgia | $58,260 | $28.01 | -1.1% | 690 |
| Hawaii | $104,830 | $50.40 | +77.9% | 800 |
| Idaho | $43,790 | $21.05 | -25.7% | 920 |
| Illinois | $63,180 | $30.38 | +7.2% | 740 |
| Indiana | $49,810 | $23.95 | -15.5% | 680 |
| Iowa | $51,030 | $24.53 | -13.4% | 290 |
| Kansas | $39,890 | $19.18 | -32.3% | 650 |
| Kentucky | $48,340 | $23.24 | -18.0% | 490 |
| Louisiana | $47,420 | $22.80 | -19.5% | 310 |
| Maine | $60,080 | $28.89 | +2.0% | 150 |
| Maryland | $54,680 | $26.29 | -7.2% | 1,470 |
| Massachusetts | $69,500 | $33.42 | +17.9% | 590 |
| Michigan | $58,440 | $28.10 | -0.8% | 1,050 |
| Minnesota | $61,290 | $29.46 | +4.0% | 1,050 |
| Mississippi | $37,310 | $17.94 | -36.7% | 110 |
| Missouri | $62,580 | $30.09 | +6.2% | 550 |
| Montana | $60,140 | $28.92 | +2.1% | 170 |
| Nebraska | $48,620 | $23.38 | -17.5% | 770 |
| Nevada | $52,280 | $25.13 | -11.3% | 2,980 |
| New Hampshire | $61,960 | $29.79 | +5.1% | 370 |
| New Jersey | $75,080 | $36.09 | +27.4% | 1,340 |
| New Mexico | $53,900 | $25.91 | -8.5% | 580 |
| New York | $61,280 | $29.46 | +4.0% | 2,840 |
| North Carolina | $45,080 | $21.67 | -23.5% | 1,520 |
| North Dakota | $45,110 | $21.69 | -23.5% | 130 |
| Ohio | $61,420 | $29.53 | +4.2% | 1,680 |
| Oklahoma | $46,080 | $22.15 | -21.8% | 280 |
| Oregon | $73,530 | $35.35 | +24.8% | 1,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,160 | $29.40 | +3.8% | 1,690 |
| Rhode Island | $47,110 | $22.65 | -20.1% | 440 |
| South Carolina | $45,340 | $21.80 | -23.1% | 340 |
| South Dakota | $48,850 | $23.49 | -17.1% | 360 |
| Tennessee | $47,510 | $22.84 | -19.4% | 1,150 |
| Texas | $47,590 | $22.88 | -19.2% | 5,760 |
| Utah | $51,020 | $24.53 | -13.4% | 2,610 |
| Vermont | $59,820 | $28.76 | +1.5% | 90 |
| Virginia | $55,840 | $26.84 | -5.2% | 2,480 |
| Washington | $73,130 | $35.16 | +24.1% | 2,670 |
| Wisconsin | $59,970 | $28.83 | +1.8% | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $43,990 | $21.15 | -25.4% | 140 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
- Software Developers — $135,980/yr
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Accountants and Auditors — $83,680/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers?
The median annual wage for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $58,930 ($28.33 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many drywall and ceiling tile installers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 83,080 drywall and ceiling tile installers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do drywall and ceiling tile installers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.33. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.