The average salary for a drywall and ceiling tile installer in the United States is $61,480, but the range typically falls between $45,860 and $71,780. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.56, with a range between $22.05 and $34.51.
There are approximately 90,860 people employed as a drywall and ceiling tile installer in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of drywall and ceiling tile installers.The state with the best pay for a drywall and ceiling tile installer is Hawaii, with an average annual salary of $94,230, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $36,360.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,730 | $17.66 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,860 | $22.05 |
| Median | $55,700 | $26.78 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,780 | $34.51 |
| 90th Percentile | $103,310 | $49.67 |
The salary of a drywall and ceiling tile installer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a drywall and ceiling tile installer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for drywall and ceiling tile installers are Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Massachusetts, California while the worst states are Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,120 | $46,260 | $61,900 |
| Alaska | $39,620 | $65,200 | $82,040 |
| Arizona | $34,990 | $51,410 | $76,260 |
| Arkansas | $32,180 | $40,530 | $48,950 |
| California | $46,340 | $75,060 | $119,340 |
| Colorado | $44,360 | $58,070 | $69,730 |
| Connecticut | $41,040 | $54,170 | $66,480 |
| Delaware | $43,070 | $52,660 | $69,070 |
| Florida | $24,960 | $43,190 | $56,830 |
| Georgia | $33,840 | $49,180 | $72,800 |
| Hawaii | $52,630 | $94,230 | $117,710 |
| Idaho | $36,340 | $45,610 | $59,580 |
| Illinois | $31,380 | $59,950 | $106,560 |
| Indiana | $35,420 | $52,560 | $68,270 |
| Iowa | $36,590 | $54,910 | $74,730 |
| Kansas | $27,330 | $45,460 | $61,780 |
| Kentucky | $20,950 | $38,440 | $57,650 |
| Louisiana | $23,390 | $36,360 | $47,580 |
| Maine | $46,610 | $57,260 | $63,420 |
| Maryland | $39,800 | $53,430 | $70,100 |
| Massachusetts | $40,180 | $62,260 | $77,770 |
| Michigan | $34,260 | $49,100 | $65,220 |
| Minnesota | $46,400 | $61,720 | $79,200 |
| Mississippi | $29,120 | $43,340 | $60,580 |
| Missouri | $38,490 | $60,110 | $85,850 |
| Montana | $30,540 | $41,100 | $46,660 |
| Nebraska | $31,930 | $50,660 | $74,260 |
| Nevada | $37,550 | $49,930 | $75,090 |
| New Hampshire | $47,850 | $65,270 | $98,040 |
| New Jersey | $45,050 | $65,760 | $100,630 |
| New Mexico | $34,330 | $50,990 | $64,850 |
| New York | $37,620 | $66,150 | $101,400 |
| North Carolina | $32,020 | $52,000 | $69,890 |
| Ohio | $38,450 | $58,480 | $69,370 |
| Oklahoma | $35,880 | $45,830 | $63,460 |
| Oregon | $35,280 | $62,270 | $97,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,380 | $54,930 | $74,730 |
| South Carolina | $32,540 | $41,980 | $48,560 |
| South Dakota | $35,570 | $47,170 | $60,340 |
| Tennessee | $31,940 | $43,480 | $58,030 |
| Texas | $36,000 | $46,810 | $57,100 |
| Utah | $26,330 | $49,180 | $65,710 |
| Vermont | $36,050 | $46,780 | $56,710 |
| Virginia | $37,190 | $51,300 | $67,230 |
| Washington | $49,140 | $78,090 | $106,770 |
| West Virginia | $30,380 | $45,070 | $64,520 |
| Wisconsin | $37,310 | $57,010 | $82,150 |
| Wyoming | $37,320 | $47,920 | $61,890 |
Even between cities, the salary of a drywall and ceiling tile installer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers is Urban Honolulu, HI with an average salary of $96,280.The city with the lowest average salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers is Lexington-Fayette area, KY with an average salary of $28,730.
Areas with highest average salaries for drywall and ceiling tile installers
Areas with lowest average salaries for drywall and ceiling tile installers
The number of drywall and ceiling tile installers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of drywall and ceiling tile installers has decreased by -8,840. On average, the number of drywall and ceiling tile installers has been increasing by -2.2% each year. The salary of drywall and ceiling tile installers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of drywall and ceiling tile installers has increased by $9,550. On average, the salary of drywall and ceiling tile installers has been increasing by 4.6% each year.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
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