How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Tucson?
$48,180a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $23.16 an hour or $4,015 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.16
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,870Median: $48,180Highest 10%: $63,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| Median | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| 75th | $56,300 | $27.07 | |
| 90th | $63,800 | $30.67 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Yuma, AZ | $54,400 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $52,270 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $48,780 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $46,830 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $23.16 ($48,180 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $48,180 against $58,930 nationally, 18% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $50,290, so Tucson pays 4% less.
Where does Tucson rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
123 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,800 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.