How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Scranton?
$47,660a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $22.91 an hour or $3,972 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.91
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,550Median: $47,660Highest 10%: $69,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| 25th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| Median | $47,660 | $22.91 | |
| 75th | $68,410 | $32.89 | |
| 90th | $69,590 | $33.46 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Allentown, PA | $61,710 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,280 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,600 |
| Lancaster, PA | $60,510 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $22.91 ($47,660 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Scranton than the national average?
No: $47,660 against $58,930 nationally, 19% less.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $61,160, so Scranton pays 22% less.
Where does Scranton rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
130 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,590 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.