SOC 47-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers — Deltona
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Deltona, FL the median wage is $47,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Deltona, FL the median wage is $47,690. That is 19.1% lower than the national median of $58,930. Pay ranges from under $31,660 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,970 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,030 to $51,800.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $52,830. Of the 404 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 227th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,660 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $40,030 | −32.1% |
| Median (50th) | $47,690 | −19.1% |
| 75th | $51,800 | −12.1% |
| 90th | $59,970 | +1.8% |
| Mean | $47,830 | −18.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $52,830 | 200 | |
| 2 | North Port | $50,440 | 250 | |
| 3 | Miami | $50,170 | 1,300 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $49,750 | 560 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $49,560 | 770 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $48,810 | 80 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $48,530 | 100 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $47,760 | 900 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $47,070 | 800 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $47,000 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Deltona run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,690 buys what $46,122 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,122US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,690 a year, 19.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,660 to $59,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $52,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Deltona, FL?
The median annual wage is $47,690, or $22.93 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 Deltona, FL is 19.1% lower. 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 Deltona, FL earns more than $59,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,660 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 Naples, at $52,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Deltona, FL. 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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