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

$45,170a year

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $21.72 an hour or $3,764 a month.

Hourly
$21.72
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
153 of 169
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $45,170Highest 10%: $65,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,010$16.83
25th$36,360$17.48
Median$45,170$21.72
75th$52,810$25.39
90th$65,770$31.62

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Nashville, TN$50,640
Memphis, TN$47,100
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in Tennessee Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,090
Electrician$72,330
Brickmason and Blockmason$69,660
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$61,880
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$59,140
Plumber$58,720
Construction and Building Inspector$55,620
Carpenter$50,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,320
Glazier$47,670
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $21.72 ($45,170 a year).

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

No: $45,170 against $58,930 nationally, 23% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $47,510, so Chattanooga pays 5% less.

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

153 of 169 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,770 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.