How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Texas?
$47,590a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Texas. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.88
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $47,590Highest 10%: $61,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $40,100 | $19.28 | |
| Median | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 75th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $61,030 | $29.34 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $50,500 |
| Waco, TX | $49,160 |
| Odessa, TX | $49,040 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,220 |
| Houston, TX | $47,610 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,550 |
| El Paso, TX | $44,050 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| 34. Nebraska | $48,620 |
| 35. Kentucky | $48,340 |
| 36. Alabama | $48,000 |
| 37. Texas | $47,590 |
| 38. Tennessee | $47,510 |
| 39. Louisiana | $47,420 |
| 40. Rhode Island | $47,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.88 ($47,590 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $47,590 against $58,930 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Texas rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
Texas ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $50,500 a year.
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.