Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in United States

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installerss in United States have a median annual salary of $58,930, which works out to about $28.33 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $47,440 to $74,230, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in United States at a glance

Median annual salary

$58,930

Median hourly wage

$28.33/hr

Average annual salary

$63,600

Average hourly wage

$30.58/hr

25th percentile

$47,440

75th percentile

$74,230

10th percentile

$38,460

90th percentile

$102,010

People employed

83,080

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$38,460
25th percentile
$47,440
Median percentile
$58,930
75th percentile
$74,230
90th percentile
$102,010

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How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installers make in United States?

Half of drywall and ceiling tile installers roles in United States report earning more than $58,930 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $63,600 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 $47,440 and a quarter are above $74,230, 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.