How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Austin?
$50,500a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $24.28 an hour or $4,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.28
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $50,500Highest 10%: $63,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| 75th | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| 90th | $63,950 | $30.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Waco, TX | $49,160 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,220 |
| Houston, TX | $47,610 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,550 |
| El Paso, TX | $44,050 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,100 |
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How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $24.28 ($50,500 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $50,500 against $58,930 nationally, 14% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $47,590, so Austin pays 6% more.
Where does Austin rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
97 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,950 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.