Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary — US State Breakdown (2025)
BLS OES May 2025 · SOC 47-2081$58,930
US median (annual)
$63,600
US mean (annual)
$38,460
10th percentile
$102,010
90th percentile
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US Salary Overview
The national median wage for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the United States is $58,930 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 83,000 people are employed in this occupation nationally. UK data is not available for this occupation — the UK's SOC 2020 classification has no direct equivalent. Before interviews, many candidates work through interview preparation guides for this kind of role.
US Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,460 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | $47,440 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | $58,930 | Typical pay |
| 75th | $74,230 | Experienced |
| 90th | $102,010 | Senior / highest decile |
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Check Price →Median Salary by State
| State | Median salary | Mean salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $104,830 | $96,460 | 800 |
| New Jersey | $75,080 | $81,280 | 1,000 |
| Alaska | $73,690 | $68,130 | 100 |
| Oregon | $73,530 | $75,770 | 2,000 |
| Washington | $73,130 | $80,450 | 3,000 |
| Massachusetts | $69,500 | $68,220 | 590 |
| California | $65,880 | $74,680 | 27,000 |
| Illinois | $63,180 | $72,690 | 740 |
| Missouri | $62,580 | $67,200 | 550 |
| New Hampshire | $61,960 | $67,190 | 370 |
| Colorado | $61,780 | $61,940 | 2,000 |
| Ohio | $61,420 | $61,060 | 2,000 |
| Minnesota | $61,290 | $65,600 | 1,000 |
| New York | $61,280 | $68,930 | 3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,160 | $61,980 | 2,000 |
| Connecticut | $60,480 | $61,000 | 300 |
| Montana | $60,140 | $59,910 | 170 |
| Maine | $60,080 | $59,170 | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $59,970 | $60,020 | 1,000 |
| Vermont | $59,820 | $57,080 | 90 |
| Michigan | $58,440 | $58,520 | 1,000 |
| Georgia | $58,260 | $57,250 | 690 |
| Virginia | $55,840 | $55,310 | 2,000 |
| Maryland | $54,680 | $55,130 | 1,000 |
| New Mexico | $53,900 | $57,140 | 580 |
| Nevada | $52,280 | $59,440 | 3,000 |
| Iowa | $51,030 | $53,230 | 290 |
| Utah | $51,020 | $52,720 | 3,000 |
| Arizona | $50,290 | $52,560 | 3,000 |
| Delaware | $50,170 | $50,860 | 350 |
| Indiana | $49,810 | $54,380 | 680 |
| Florida | $48,970 | $48,900 | 6,000 |
| South Dakota | $48,850 | $50,750 | 360 |
| Nebraska | $48,620 | $51,260 | 770 |
| Kentucky | $48,340 | $48,100 | 490 |
| Alabama | $48,000 | $47,910 | 650 |
| Texas | $47,590 | $49,040 | 6,000 |
| Tennessee | $47,510 | $49,710 | 1,000 |
| Louisiana | $47,420 | $48,340 | 310 |
| Rhode Island | $47,110 | $57,360 | 440 |
| Oklahoma | $46,080 | $46,120 | 280 |
| South Carolina | $45,340 | $48,410 | 340 |
| North Dakota | $45,110 | $46,870 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $45,080 | $45,060 | 2,000 |
| Arkansas | $44,550 | $43,410 | 240 |
| Wyoming | $43,990 | $46,820 | 140 |
| Idaho | $43,790 | $48,240 | 920 |
| Kansas | $39,890 | $45,520 | 650 |
| Mississippi | $37,310 | $39,240 | 110 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,420 | $32,310 | 320 |
Salary data is sourced from BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax. This page is for reference only.
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Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18