How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Columbus?
$65,450a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $31.47 an hour or $5,454 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.47
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,140Median: $65,450Highest 10%: $74,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| 25th | $56,410 | $27.12 | |
| Median | $65,450 | $31.47 | |
| 75th | $71,580 | $34.41 | |
| 90th | $74,400 | $35.77 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Huntington, WV | $64,700 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,150 |
| Toledo, OH | $62,920 |
| Dayton, OH | $61,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $31.47 ($65,450 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $65,450 against $58,930 nationally, 11% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $61,420, so Columbus pays 7% more.
Where does Columbus rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
21 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,400 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.