SOC 47-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers — Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, AR is $47,100 a year, trailing the national median of $58,930 by 20.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, AR is $47,100 a year, trailing the national median of $58,930 by 20.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,510 and $47,370. The lowest tenth earn under $34,540, while the highest tenth earn more than $48,800.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Little Rock records the highest median at $44,570. Of the 432 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 242nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,540 | −41.4% |
| 25th | $39,510 | −33.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,100 | −20.1% |
| 75th | $47,370 | −19.6% |
| 90th | $48,800 | −17.2% |
| Mean | $45,230 | −23.2% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | $44,570 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $47,100 goes as far as $54,200 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,200US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,100 a year, 20.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,540 to $48,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Little Rock, at $44,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Fayetteville, AR?
The median annual wage is $47,100, or $22.65 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 Fayetteville, AR is 20.1% 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 Fayetteville, AR earns more than $48,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,540 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 Little Rock, at $44,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, AR. 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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