How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Madison?
$63,500a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.53 an hour or $5,292 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.53
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,580Median: $63,500Highest 10%: $92,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $63,500 | $30.53 | |
| 75th | $78,310 | $37.65 | |
| 90th | $92,220 | $44.34 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,080 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,800 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Pipelayer | $86,870 |
| Plumber | $85,160 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Electrician | $78,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.53 ($63,500 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $63,500 against $58,930 nationally, 8% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,970, so Madison pays 6% more.
Where does Madison rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
32 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,220 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.