How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in Washington?
$59,070a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.40 an hour or $4,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.40
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,760Median: $59,070Highest 10%: $77,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 25th | $51,160 | $24.60 | |
| Median | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| 75th | $64,000 | $30.77 | |
| 90th | $77,810 | $37.41 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.40 ($59,070 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $59,070 against $58,930 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
66 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,810 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.