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How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Allentown?

$61,710a year

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.

Hourly
$29.67
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
43 of 169
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,670Median: $61,710Highest 10%: $76,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,670$20.03
25th$49,090$23.60
Median$61,710$29.67
75th$75,570$36.33
90th$76,890$36.97

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Philadelphia, PA$61,280
Pittsburgh, PA$60,600
Lancaster, PA$60,510
Scranton, PA$47,660
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in Pennsylvania Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in all states

Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Explosives Worker$97,910
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$83,630
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$82,490
Electrician$66,500
Construction and Building Inspector$66,410
Sheet Metal Worker$65,310
Plumber$64,940
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$63,420
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,050
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,970
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Allentown?

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $29.67 ($61,710 a year).

Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Allentown than the national average?

Yes: $61,710 against $58,930 nationally, 5% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $61,160, so Allentown pays 1% more.

Where does Allentown rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?

43 of 169 metro areas with data.

How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Allentown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,890 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.