How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Dallas?
$48,220a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $23.18 an hour or $4,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.18
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,840Median: $48,220Highest 10%: $61,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,840 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| Median | $48,220 | $23.18 | |
| 75th | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 90th | $61,030 | $29.34 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Austin, TX | $50,500 |
| Waco, TX | $49,160 |
| Houston, TX | $47,610 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,550 |
| El Paso, TX | $44,050 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,100 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $81,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,020 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Earth Driller | $60,670 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $23.18 ($48,220 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $48,220 against $58,930 nationally, 18% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $47,590, so Dallas pays 1% more.
Where does Dallas rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
122 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,030 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.