How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.89 an hour or $3,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.89
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 1,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,440 | $14.63 | |
| 25th | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| Median | $47,610 | $22.89 | |
| 75th | $56,350 | $27.09 | |
| 90th | $60,510 | $29.09 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Austin, TX | $50,500 |
| Waco, TX | $49,160 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,220 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,550 |
| El Paso, TX | $44,050 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,100 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.89 ($47,610 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $47,610 against $58,930 nationally, 19% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $47,590, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
131 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,510 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.