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

$46,590a year

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area. That is $22.40 an hour or $3,883 a month.

Hourly
$22.40
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
143 of 169
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,730Median: $46,590Highest 10%: $58,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,730$14.77
25th$41,540$19.97
Median$46,590$22.40
75th$54,440$26.17
90th$58,220$27.99

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Naples, FL$52,830
North Port, FL$50,440
Miami, FL$50,170
Jacksonville, FL$49,750
Tampa, FL$49,560
Palm Bay, FL$48,810
Port St. Lucie, FL$48,530
Orlando, FL$47,760
Deltona, FL$47,690
Cape Coral, FL$47,070
Pensacola, FL$47,000
Sebastian, FL$47,000
Ocala, FL$44,250
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in Florida Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in all states

Related jobs in Lakeland

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,500
Construction and Building Inspector$62,040
Earth Driller$57,920
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$55,430
Electrician$54,920
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$51,300
Plumber$51,220
Brickmason and Blockmason$50,210
Glazier$48,000
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,900
Salaries for every job in Lakeland, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area is $22.40 ($46,590 a year).

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

No: $46,590 against $58,930 nationally, 21% less.

How does Lakeland compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $48,970, so Lakeland pays 5% less.

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

143 of 169 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,220 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.