SOC 47-2081 · May 2025 · United States
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers across the United States is $58,930 per year, measured over 83,080 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $104,830.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Pay for this occupation varies by 181.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $104,830 and Mississippi pays $37,310.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $104,830 | 800 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $75,080 | 1,340 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $73,690 | 100 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $73,530 | 1,680 | |
| 5 | Washington | $73,130 | 2,670 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $69,500 | 590 | |
| 7 | California | $65,880 | 27,280 | |
| 8 | Illinois | $63,180 | 740 | |
| 9 | Missouri | $62,580 | 550 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $61,960 | 370 |
States with the most Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 27,280 | $65,880 | |
| 2 | Florida | 6,000 | $48,970 | |
| 3 | Texas | 5,760 | $47,590 | |
| 4 | Nevada | 2,980 | $52,280 | |
| 5 | New York | 2,840 | $61,280 | |
| 6 | Washington | 2,670 | $73,130 | |
| 7 | Utah | 2,610 | $51,020 | |
| 8 | Arizona | 2,590 | $50,290 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 2,480 | $55,840 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 1,690 | $61,160 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $105,910 | 710 |
| 2 | Napa | $84,410 | 50 |
| 3 | Kahului | $83,190 | 60 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $82,650 | 700 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $82,160 | 2,510 |
| 6 | Portland | $81,100 | 1,100 |
| 7 | Worcester | $80,280 | 120 |
| 8 | San Jose | $79,430 | 1,960 |
| 9 | El Centro | $78,020 | 90 |
| 10 | San Diego | $76,290 | 3,220 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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