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

$38,670a year

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $18.59 an hour or $3,223 a month.

Hourly
$18.59
Vs. national median
-34%
Rank among cities
166 of 169
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,340Median: $38,670Highest 10%: $69,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,340$15.55
25th$38,180$18.36
Median$38,670$18.59
75th$48,910$23.51
90th$69,090$33.22

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Hilton Head Island, SC$47,910
Charlotte, NC$45,900
Columbia, SC$44,800
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in South Carolina Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,470
Construction and Building Inspector$60,140
Sheet Metal Worker$59,650
Electrician$59,010
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$57,780
Plumber$57,360
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$52,560
Floor Layer$52,000
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,640
Carpenter$50,380
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $18.59 ($38,670 a year).

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

No: $38,670 against $58,930 nationally, 34% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $45,340, so Charleston pays 15% less.

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

166 of 169 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,090 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.