Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer Salary
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers earn a median $58,930 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$58,930
$28.33 per hour
Range
$38,460 – $102,010
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
83,080
across the U.S.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$49,530
per year · effective tax rate 16.0%
$4,128Monthly
$2,064Twice a month
$1,905Every 2 weeks
$23.81Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,892
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,654
- Medicare (1.45%)$854
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$49,530
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,460 | $18.49 | $33,083 |
| 25th percentile | $47,440 | $22.81 | $40,298 |
| Median (50th) | $58,930 | $28.33 | $49,530 |
| 75th percentile | $74,230 | $35.69 | $61,051 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $102,010 | $49.04 | $80,594 |
Best cities for drywall and ceiling tile installers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $105,910 | $76,819 | $69,230 | 710 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa, CA | $82,650 | $62,443 | $57,933 | 700 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $81,100 | $59,617 | $56,552 | 1,100 |
| 4 | Columbus, OH | $65,450 | $53,752 | $56,303 | 570 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $75,560 | $61,986 | $55,777 | 1,840 |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | $79,430 | $60,519 | $54,807 | 1,960 |
| 7 | Stockton, CA | $73,520 | $56,926 | $54,169 | 450 |
| 8 | San Francisco, CA | $82,160 | $62,150 | $53,757 | 2,510 |
| 9 | San Diego, CA | $76,290 | $58,617 | $52,390 | 3,220 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $69,120 | $54,179 | $52,299 | 540 |
| 11 | Omaha, NE | $56,430 | $45,833 | $49,867 | 440 |
| 12 | New York, NY | $71,320 | $55,749 | $49,527 | 2,560 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $64,260 | $51,694 | $48,868 | 1,110 |
| 14 | Fresno, CA | $62,280 | $49,626 | $48,578 | 800 |
| 15 | Minneapolis, MN | $64,080 | $50,834 | $48,496 | 680 |
| 16 | Philadelphia, PA | $61,280 | $49,537 | $48,304 | 980 |
| 17 | Atlanta, GA | $59,670 | $47,651 | $47,623 | 490 |
| 18 | Sacramento, CA | $63,540 | $50,537 | $47,377 | 2,500 |
| 19 | Reno, NV | $56,480 | $47,562 | $47,084 | 560 |
| 20 | Santa Maria, CA | $64,370 | $51,127 | $46,993 | 440 |
| 21 | Riverside, CA | $61,420 | $48,998 | $46,032 | 3,640 |
| 22 | Oxnard, CA | $63,760 | $50,694 | $45,862 | 650 |
| 23 | Salt Lake City, UT | $55,460 | $45,212 | $44,823 | 990 |
| 24 | Nashville, TN | $50,640 | $42,869 | $44,499 | 500 |
| 25 | Las Vegas, NV | $52,280 | $44,187 | $44,092 | 2,340 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Urban Honolulu, HI — $105,910
- Santa Rosa, CA — $82,650
- San Francisco, CA — $82,160
- Portland, OR — $81,100
- San Jose, CA — $79,430
- San Diego, CA — $76,290
- Seattle, WA — $75,560
- Stockton, CA — $73,520
- New York, NY — $71,320
- Chicago, IL — $69,120
- Columbus, OH — $65,450
- Santa Maria, CA — $64,370
- Denver, CO — $64,260
- Minneapolis, MN — $64,080
- Oxnard, CA — $63,760
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $104,830 | $76,141 | $50,230 – $119,660 | 800 |
| New Jersey | $75,080 | $59,048 | $37,990 – $118,200 | 1,340 |
| Alaska | $73,690 | $60,671 | $46,800 – $88,300 | 100 |
| Oregon | $73,530 | $54,954 | $36,460 – $114,670 | 1,680 |
| Washington | $73,130 | $60,277 | $50,360 – $127,970 | 2,670 |
| Massachusetts | $69,500 | $54,468 | $34,220 – $93,810 | 590 |
| California | $65,880 | $52,200 | $46,050 – $120,240 | 27,280 |
| Illinois | $63,180 | $49,963 | $41,870 – $110,620 | 740 |
| Missouri | $62,580 | $50,459 | $46,310 – $91,780 | 550 |
| New Hampshire | $61,960 | $51,965 | $44,180 – $102,130 | 370 |
| Colorado | $61,780 | $49,810 | $44,520 – $79,460 | 1,560 |
| Ohio | $61,420 | $50,624 | $42,410 – $74,400 | 1,680 |
| Minnesota | $61,290 | $48,782 | $45,570 – $91,520 | 1,050 |
| New York | $61,280 | $48,706 | $46,860 – $118,450 | 2,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,160 | $49,444 | $39,410 – $77,980 | 1,690 |
| Connecticut | $60,480 | $48,979 | $45,690 – $82,480 | 300 |
| Montana | $60,140 | $48,433 | $45,870 – $79,240 | 170 |
| Maine | $60,080 | $47,581 | $49,070 – $71,220 | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $59,970 | $48,508 | $38,490 – $85,340 | 1,140 |
| Vermont | $59,820 | $48,675 | $47,590 – $71,280 | 90 |
| Michigan | $58,440 | $46,904 | $42,640 – $76,960 | 1,050 |
| Georgia | $58,260 | $46,591 | $34,180 – $78,990 | 690 |
| Virginia | $55,840 | $44,651 | $39,040 – $71,330 | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $54,680 | $43,882 | $39,400 – $73,230 | 1,470 |
| New Mexico | $53,900 | $44,121 | $37,440 – $77,150 | 580 |
| Nevada | $52,280 | $44,187 | $41,430 – $101,780 | 2,980 |
| Iowa | $51,030 | $41,895 | $36,750 – $67,650 | 290 |
| Utah | $51,020 | $41,845 | $37,160 – $68,920 | 2,610 |
| Arizona | $50,290 | $41,540 | $37,470 – $66,750 | 2,590 |
| Delaware | $50,170 | $40,384 | $35,720 – $62,390 | 350 |
| Indiana | $49,810 | $40,762 | $43,730 – $69,850 | 680 |
| Florida | $48,970 | $41,527 | $33,460 – $61,520 | 6,000 |
| South Dakota | $48,850 | $41,431 | $42,400 – $59,380 | 360 |
| Nebraska | $48,620 | $39,914 | $37,140 – $62,580 | 770 |
| Kentucky | $48,340 | $39,447 | $23,020 – $68,760 | 490 |
| Alabama | $48,000 | $38,613 | $37,280 – $60,890 | 650 |
| Texas | $47,590 | $40,419 | $35,260 – $61,030 | 5,760 |
| Tennessee | $47,510 | $40,354 | $37,220 – $65,650 | 1,150 |
| Louisiana | $47,420 | $39,246 | $28,310 – $77,740 | 310 |
| Rhode Island | $47,110 | $38,883 | $38,090 – $79,510 | 440 |
| Oklahoma | $46,080 | $37,677 | $41,860 – $49,790 | 280 |
| South Carolina | $45,340 | $37,047 | $32,340 – $68,600 | 340 |
| North Dakota | $45,110 | $38,426 | $37,340 – $57,510 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $45,080 | $37,112 | $31,420 – $60,180 | 1,520 |
| Arkansas | $44,550 | $36,451 | $34,520 – $48,800 | 240 |
| Wyoming | $43,990 | $37,526 | $39,470 – $55,470 | 140 |
| Idaho | $43,790 | $36,153 | $29,580 – $64,820 | 920 |
| Kansas | $39,890 | $32,805 | $35,880 – $61,410 | 650 |
| Mississippi | $37,310 | $31,398 | $28,100 – $52,900 | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make?
The national median salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $58,930 a year ($28.33 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,460 and the top 10% earn over $102,010. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $104,830. After taxes and local prices, Urban Honolulu, HI offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many drywall and ceiling tile installers are there in the U.S.?
About 83,080 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers nationwide.
All 42 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boise City, ID
- Cape Coral, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Fresno, CA
- Houston, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Oxnard, CA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Provo, UT
- Reno, NV
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Maria, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Stockton, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Washington, DC