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

$61,260a year

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,105 a month.

Hourly
$29.45
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
49 of 169
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,850Median: $61,260Highest 10%: $76,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,850$22.04
25th$47,780$22.97
Median$61,260$29.45
75th$67,570$32.49
90th$76,010$36.54

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Chicago, IL$69,120
Cincinnati, OH$55,470
Evansville, IN$53,860
Louisville, KY$45,990
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in Indiana Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$116,500
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$85,300
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$82,190
Plumber$76,980
Insulation Worker$74,840
Pipelayer$74,180
Brickmason and Blockmason$72,770
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$70,140
Sheet Metal Worker$65,840
Electrician$65,130
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $29.45 ($61,260 a year).

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

Yes: $61,260 against $58,930 nationally, 4% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $49,810, so Indianapolis pays 23% more.

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

49 of 169 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,010 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.