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

$47,100a year

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $22.64 an hour or $3,925 a month.

Hourly
$22.64
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
136 of 169
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $47,100Highest 10%: $63,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,530$18.04
25th$39,460$18.97
Median$47,100$22.64
75th$56,410$27.12
90th$63,580$30.57

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Nashville, TN$50,640
Chattanooga, TN$45,170
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in Tennessee Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $22.64 ($47,100 a year).

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

No: $47,100 against $58,930 nationally, 20% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $47,510, so Memphis pays 1% less.

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

136 of 169 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,580 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.