SOC 47-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Palm Bay, FL is $48,810 per year, 17.2% below the national median of $58,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Palm Bay, FL is $48,810 per year, 17.2% below the national median of $58,930. Pay ranges from under $32,490 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,250 to $59,740.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Naples leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,830. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 245th of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,490 | −44.9% |
| 25th | $46,250 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $48,810 | −17.2% |
| 75th | $59,740 | +1.4% |
| 90th | $62,120 | +5.4% |
| Mean | $51,050 | −13.4% |
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 | Port St. Lucie | $48,530 | 100 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $47,760 | 900 | |
| 8 | Deltona | $47,690 | 140 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $47,070 | 800 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $47,000 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,810 buys what $47,205 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,205US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,810 a year, 17.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,490 to $62,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $48,810, or $23.47 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 Palm Bay, FL is 17.2% 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 Palm Bay, FL earns more than $62,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,490 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 80 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, 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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