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

$75,560a year

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $36.33 an hour or $6,297 a month.

Hourly
$36.33
Vs. national median
+28%
Rank among cities
11 of 169
Jobs in the area
1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,970Median: $75,560Highest 10%: $128,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$55,970$26.91
25th$64,340$30.93
Median$75,560$36.33
75th$102,400$49.23
90th$128,000$61.53

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Portland, OR$81,100
Mount Vernon, WA$67,730
Kennewick, WA$63,870
Bremerton, WA$63,550
Bellingham, WA$61,980
Yakima, WA$58,950
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in Washington Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary in all states

Related jobs in Seattle

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$138,900
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$121,100
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$119,000
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$111,400
Sheet Metal Worker$109,800
Construction and Building Inspector$102,800
Electrician$101,800
Brickmason and Blockmason$97,830
Paving$96,590
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$95,750
Salaries for every job in Seattle, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $36.33 ($75,560 a year).

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

Yes: $75,560 against $58,930 nationally, 28% more.

How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $73,130, so Seattle pays 3% more.

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

11 of 169 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $55,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,000 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.