How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Portland?
$59,740a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $28.72 an hour or $4,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.72
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,830Median: $59,740Highest 10%: $71,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,830 | $25.40 | |
| 25th | $55,310 | $26.59 | |
| Median | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| 75th | $66,060 | $31.76 | |
| 90th | $71,220 | $34.24 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $66,070 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $63,730 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,580 |
| Painter | $63,120 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $28.72 ($59,740 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $59,740 against $58,930 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $60,080, so Portland pays 1% less.
Where does Portland rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
62 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,220 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.