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

$48,760a year

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $23.44 an hour or $4,063 a month.

Hourly
$23.44
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
116 of 169
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,400Median: $48,760Highest 10%: $60,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,400$18.94
25th$46,170$22.20
Median$48,760$23.44
75th$51,470$24.75
90th$60,860$29.26

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Huntsville, AL$46,150
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in Alabama Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in all states

Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$103,700
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$71,280
Construction and Building Inspector$64,400
Boilermaker$64,000
Plumber$60,090
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$59,180
Electrician$56,630
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$54,330
Carpenter$50,400
Brickmason and Blockmason$50,030
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $23.44 ($48,760 a year).

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

No: $48,760 against $58,930 nationally, 17% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $48,000, so Birmingham pays 2% more.

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

116 of 169 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,860 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.