How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Rochester?
$59,910a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $28.80 an hour or $4,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.80
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,070Median: $59,910Highest 10%: $83,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| Median | $59,910 | $28.80 | |
| 75th | $64,730 | $31.12 | |
| 90th | $83,450 | $40.12 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| New York, NY | $71,320 |
| Albany, NY | $58,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $28.80 ($59,910 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $59,910 against $58,930 nationally, 2% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $61,280, so Rochester pays 2% less.
Where does Rochester rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
59 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,450 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.