How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in New York?
$61,280a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in New York. That is $29.46 an hour or $5,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,860Median: $61,280Highest 10%: $118,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| 25th | $52,460 | $25.22 | |
| Median | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| 75th | $75,580 | $36.34 | |
| 90th | $118,500 | $56.95 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $71,320 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,910 |
| Albany, NY | $58,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| 11. Colorado | $61,780 |
| 12. Ohio | $61,420 |
| 13. Minnesota | $61,290 |
| 14. New York | $61,280 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| 16. Connecticut | $60,480 |
| 17. Montana | $60,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.46 ($61,280 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,280 against $58,930 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
New York ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $71,320 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.