How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.33 an hour or $4,911 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.33
- Average (mean)
- $63,600
- Jobs
- 83,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 25th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| Median | $58,930 | $28.33 | |
| 75th | $74,230 | $35.69 | |
| 90th | $102,000 | $49.04 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $104,800 |
| New Jersey | $75,080 |
| Alaska | $73,690 |
| Oregon | $73,530 |
| Washington | $73,130 |
| Massachusetts | $69,500 |
| California | $65,880 |
| Illinois | $63,180 |
| Missouri | $62,580 |
| New Hampshire | $61,960 |
| Colorado | $61,780 |
| Ohio | $61,420 |
| Minnesota | $61,290 |
| New York | $61,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| Connecticut | $60,480 |
| Montana | $60,140 |
| Maine | $60,080 |
| Wisconsin | $59,970 |
| Vermont | $59,820 |
| Michigan | $58,440 |
| Georgia | $58,260 |
| Virginia | $55,840 |
| Maryland | $54,680 |
| New Mexico | $53,900 |
| Nevada | $52,280 |
| Iowa | $51,030 |
| Utah | $51,020 |
| Arizona | $50,290 |
| Delaware | $50,170 |
| Indiana | $49,810 |
| Florida | $48,970 |
| South Dakota | $48,850 |
| Nebraska | $48,620 |
| Kentucky | $48,340 |
| Alabama | $48,000 |
| Texas | $47,590 |
| Tennessee | $47,510 |
| Louisiana | $47,420 |
| Rhode Island | $47,110 |
| Oklahoma | $46,080 |
| South Carolina | $45,340 |
| North Dakota | $45,110 |
| North Carolina | $45,080 |
| Arkansas | $44,550 |
| Wyoming | $43,990 |
| Idaho | $43,790 |
| Kansas | $39,890 |
| Mississippi | $37,310 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $105,900 |
| Napa, CA | $84,410 |
| Kahului, HI | $83,190 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $82,650 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,160 |
| Portland, OR | $81,100 |
| Worcester, MA | $80,280 |
| San Jose, CA | $79,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $78,020 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,290 |
| Seattle, WA | $75,560 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $74,740 |
| Salinas, CA | $73,650 |
| Stockton, CA | $73,520 |
| New York, NY | $71,320 |
In other countries
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer belongs to the international group "Plasterers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Boilermaker$76,410
- Brickmason and Blockmason$62,120
- Stonemason$57,390
- Carpenter$60,580
- Carpet Installer$50,340
- Floor Layer$56,460
- Floor Sander and Finisher$50,440
- Tile and Stone Setter$55,690
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,020
- Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.33 ($58,930 a year).
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make a month?
About $4,911 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,930 a year.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,460 or less a year ($18.49 an hour); the top 10% make $102,000 or more.
Which state pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $104,800 a year, followed by New Jersey ($75,080) and Alaska ($73,690).
Which city pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $105,900 a year.
How many drywall and ceiling tile installers are there in the United States?
About 83,080 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.