SOC 47-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers — Colorado
Colorado · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Colorado is $61,780 per year, close to the national median of $58,930 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Colorado is $61,780 per year, close to the national median of $58,930 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $48,730 and $70,250. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,520 and the ninetieth at $79,460.
Employment stands at 1,560, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Colorado ranks number 11th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $64,260. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 390th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,520 | −24.5% |
| 25th | $48,730 | −17.3% |
| Median (50th) | $61,780 | +4.8% |
| 75th | $70,250 | +19.2% |
| 90th | $79,460 | +34.8% |
| Mean | $61,940 | +5.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $64,260 | 1,110 | |
| 2 | Fort Collins | $61,120 | 120 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $59,830 | 50 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $57,080 | 100 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $53,320 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $61,780 buys what $59,922 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,922US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,780 a year, 4.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,520 to $79,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,560 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $64,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $61,780, or $29.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,930, so pay in Colorado is 4.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $79,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $64,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,560 jobs in this occupation in Colorado. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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