The average salary for a drywall and ceiling tile installer in the United States is around $31,251 per year.
Avg Salary
This is 48% below the national average. Updated in 2017.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers earn an average yearly salary of $31,251. Wages typically start from $28,161 and go up to $42,399.
Drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Drywall and ceiling tile installer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $84,070 |
| New York | $50,720 |
| Alaska | $66,740 |
| California | $52,960 |
| New Jersey | $55,660 |
| Connecticut | $59,500 |
| Washington | $55,740 |
| Illinois | $54,810 |
| District of Columbia | $45,610 |
| Wisconsin | $48,070 |
| Minnesota | $50,200 |
| Massachusetts | $47,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,720 |
| Maine | $46,880 |
| Oregon | $41,730 |
| Delaware | $41,910 |
| Vermont | $46,300 |
| New Hampshire | $45,910 |
| Wyoming | $46,100 |
| Michigan | $40,690 |
| Louisiana | $37,970 |
| Indiana | $44,540 |
| Colorado | $43,860 |
| Missouri | $37,880 |
| Maryland | $41,540 |
| Virginia | $40,760 |
| North Dakota | $38,770 |
| Kansas | $38,050 |
| Ohio | $38,660 |
| Georgia | $40,760 |
| West Virginia | $37,410 |
| Nevada | $39,220 |
| Oklahoma | $40,040 |
| New Mexico | $37,760 |
| Arizona | $37,370 |
| Kentucky | $38,220 |
| Nebraska | $37,180 |
| Tennessee | $36,400 |
| Idaho | $36,330 |
| Utah | $37,220 |
| South Dakota | $33,610 |
| Alabama | $35,180 |
| Mississippi | $29,940 |
| Iowa | $34,350 |
| Montana | $34,620 |
| North Carolina | $34,550 |
| Texas | $34,120 |
| Arkansas | $30,310 |
| Florida | $32,380 |
| South Carolina | $31,040 |
| Puerto Rico | $21,730 |
How do drywall and ceiling tile installer salaries compare to similar careers?
Drywall and ceiling tile installers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than HVAC technicians but more than construction workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| HVAC technician salary | $34K |
| Plumber salary | $35K |
| Woodworker salary | $30K |
| Cabinetmaker salary | $29K |
| Roofer salary | $31K |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installer salary | $31K |
| Carpenter salary | $31K |
| Stone cutter salary | $32K |
| Furniture finisher salary | $31K |
| Construction worker salary | $28K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)
