Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Washington

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installerss in Washington have a median annual salary of $73,130, which works out to about $35.16 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $62,720 to $100,780, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Washington at a glance

Median annual salary

$73,130

Median hourly wage

$35.16/hr

Average annual salary

$80,450

Average hourly wage

$38.68/hr

25th percentile

$62,720

75th percentile

$100,780

10th percentile

$50,360

90th percentile

$127,970

People employed

2,670

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$50,360
25th percentile
$62,720
Median percentile
$73,130
75th percentile
$100,780
90th percentile
$127,970

Washington vs U.S. salary

The median salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers roles in Washington is about 24.1% 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 Washington?

Half of drywall and ceiling tile installers roles in Washington report earning more than $73,130 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $80,450 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 $62,720 and a quarter are above $100,780, 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.