How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in St. Louis?
$60,250a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $28.97 an hour or $5,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.97
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,310Median: $60,250Highest 10%: $92,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,310 | $22.26 | |
| 25th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| Median | $60,250 | $28.97 | |
| 75th | $80,580 | $38.74 | |
| 90th | $92,430 | $44.44 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Springfield, MO | $56,550 |
| Kansas City, MO | $46,720 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,620 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $82,270 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $81,640 |
| Taper | $81,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $80,240 |
| Insulation Worker | $79,240 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $77,490 |
| Electrician | $77,170 |
| Plumber | $77,000 |
| Paving | $76,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $28.97 ($60,250 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $60,250 against $58,930 nationally, 2% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $62,580, so St. Louis pays 4% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
56 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,430 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.