SOC 47-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers — Idaho
Idaho · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in Idaho is $43,790 a year, 25.7% under the national median of $58,930 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Idaho is $43,790 a year, 25.7% under the national median of $58,930 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $35,580 and $57,570. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,580 and the ninetieth at $64,820.
The area has 920 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 47th by median wage. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,300. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 470th of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,580 | −49.8% |
| 25th | $35,580 | −39.6% |
| Median (50th) | $43,790 | −25.7% |
| 75th | $57,570 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $64,820 | +10.0% |
| Mean | $48,240 | −18.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $44,300 | 480 | |
| 2 | Twin Falls | $34,880 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $43,790 goes as far as $45,853 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,853US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,790 a year, 25.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,580 to $64,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 920 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $44,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $43,790, or $21.05 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 Idaho is 25.7% 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 Idaho earns more than $64,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,580 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 Boise City, at $44,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 920 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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