SOC 47-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL is $47,760 a year, trailing the national median of $58,930 by 19.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL is $47,760 a year, trailing the national median of $58,930 by 19.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,760 and $49,980. The lowest tenth earn under $30,340, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,590.
The area has 900 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.20 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $52,830. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 370th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,340 | −48.5% |
| 25th | $37,760 | −35.9% |
| Median (50th) | $47,760 | −19.0% |
| 75th | $49,980 | −15.2% |
| 90th | $60,590 | +2.8% |
| Mean | $46,890 | −20.4% |
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 | Deltona | $47,690 | 140 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $47,070 | 800 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $47,000 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,760 buys what $46,190 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,190US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,760 a year, 19.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,340 to $60,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 900 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 Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $47,760, or $22.96 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 Orlando, FL is 19.0% 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $60,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,340 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 900 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, 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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