How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Iowa?
$51,030a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Iowa. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.53
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,750Median: $51,030Highest 10%: $67,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $44,800 | $21.54 | |
| Median | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 75th | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| 90th | $67,650 | $32.52 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $57,350 |
| Omaha, NE | $56,430 |
| Des Moines, IA | $49,670 |
| Sioux City, IA | $48,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| 24. Maryland | $54,680 |
| 25. New Mexico | $53,900 |
| 26. Nevada | $52,280 |
| 27. Iowa | $51,030 |
| 28. Utah | $51,020 |
| 29. Arizona | $50,290 |
| 30. Delaware | $50,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $24.53 ($51,030 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $51,030 against $58,930 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Iowa rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
Iowa ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $57,350 a year.
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.