Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in New Jersey

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installerss in New Jersey have a median annual salary of $75,080, which works out to about $36.09 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $53,680 to $115,270, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in New Jersey at a glance

Median annual salary

$75,080

Median hourly wage

$36.09/hr

Average annual salary

$81,280

Average hourly wage

$39.08/hr

25th percentile

$53,680

75th percentile

$115,270

10th percentile

$37,990

90th percentile

$118,200

People employed

1,340

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid drywall and ceiling tile installers roles in New Jersey.

10th percentile
$37,990
25th percentile
$53,680
Median percentile
$75,080
75th percentile
$115,270
90th percentile
$118,200

New Jersey vs U.S. salary

The median salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers roles in New Jersey is about 27.4% above the U.S. median of $58,930 for the same occupation.

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How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installers make in New Jersey?

Half of drywall and ceiling tile installers roles in New Jersey report earning more than $75,080 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $81,280 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $53,680 and a quarter are above $115,270, so most drywall and ceiling tile installers pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect drywall and ceiling tile installers pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.