How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Atlanta?
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $28.69 an hour or $4,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.69
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| 25th | $55,050 | $26.47 | |
| Median | $59,670 | $28.69 | |
| 75th | $62,050 | $29.83 | |
| 90th | $81,310 | $39.09 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $45,170 |
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How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $28.69 ($59,670 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $59,670 against $58,930 nationally, 1% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $58,260, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
63 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,310 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.