How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Albany?
$58,020a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $27.89 an hour or $4,835 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.89
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,370Median: $58,020Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,370 | $21.33 | |
| 25th | $49,250 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $58,020 | $27.89 | |
| 75th | $71,870 | $34.55 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.93 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| New York, NY | $71,320 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,910 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,100 |
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How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $27.89 ($58,020 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $58,020 against $58,930 nationally, 2% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $61,280, so Albany pays 5% less.
Where does Albany rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
69 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,900 or more.
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.