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

$49,260a year

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $23.68 an hour or $4,105 a month.

Hourly
$23.68
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
107 of 169
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,400Median: $49,260Highest 10%: $60,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,400$19.42
25th$47,430$22.80
Median$49,260$23.68
75th$58,710$28.23
90th$60,410$29.04

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Washington, DC$59,070
Virginia Beach, VA$48,920
Lynchburg, VA$48,610
Roanoke, VA$47,510
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Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$108,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,630
Construction and Building Inspector$70,790
Plumber$61,480
Electrician$61,350
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$60,260
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$58,710
Glazier$57,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$55,280
Highway Maintenance Worker$53,770
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $23.68 ($49,260 a year).

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

No: $49,260 against $58,930 nationally, 16% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $55,840, so Richmond pays 12% less.

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

107 of 169 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,410 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.