How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Milwaukee?
$60,800a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.23 an hour or $5,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.23
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,500Median: $60,800Highest 10%: $79,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| 25th | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| 75th | $70,400 | $33.85 | |
| 90th | $79,880 | $38.40 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,080 |
| Madison, WI | $63,500 |
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How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.23 ($60,800 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $60,800 against $58,930 nationally, 3% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,970, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
52 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,880 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.