Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary by State
The national median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $58,930 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,310 in Mississippi to $104,830 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,460
- 25th percentile
- $47,440
- Median
- $58,930
- 75th percentile
- $74,230
- Top 10%
- $102,010
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 83,080 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $104,830 | +78% | $50,230 | $119,660 | 800 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $75,080 | +27% | $37,990 | $118,200 | 1,340 |
| 3 | Alaska | $73,690 | +25% | $46,800 | $88,300 | 100 |
| 4 | Oregon | $73,530 | +25% | $36,460 | $114,670 | 1,680 |
| 5 | Washington | $73,130 | +24% | $50,360 | $127,970 | 2,670 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $69,500 | +18% | $34,220 | $93,810 | 590 |
| 7 | California | $65,880 | +12% | $46,050 | $120,240 | 27,280 |
| 8 | Illinois | $63,180 | +7% | $41,870 | $110,620 | 740 |
| 9 | Missouri | $62,580 | +6% | $46,310 | $91,780 | 550 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $61,960 | +5% | $44,180 | $102,130 | 370 |
| 11 | Colorado | $61,780 | +5% | $44,520 | $79,460 | 1,560 |
| 12 | Ohio | $61,420 | +4% | $42,410 | $74,400 | 1,680 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $61,290 | +4% | $45,570 | $91,520 | 1,050 |
| 14 | New York | $61,280 | +4% | $46,860 | $118,450 | 2,840 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $61,160 | +4% | $39,410 | $77,980 | 1,690 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $60,480 | +3% | $45,690 | $82,480 | 300 |
| 17 | Montana | $60,140 | +2% | $45,870 | $79,240 | 170 |
| 18 | Maine | $60,080 | +2% | $49,070 | $71,220 | 150 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $59,970 | +2% | $38,490 | $85,340 | 1,140 |
| 20 | Vermont | $59,820 | +2% | $47,590 | $71,280 | 90 |
| 21 | Michigan | $58,440 | −1% | $42,640 | $76,960 | 1,050 |
| 22 | Georgia | $58,260 | −1% | $34,180 | $78,990 | 690 |
| 23 | Virginia | $55,840 | −5% | $39,040 | $71,330 | 2,480 |
| 24 | Maryland | $54,680 | −7% | $39,400 | $73,230 | 1,470 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $53,900 | −9% | $37,440 | $77,150 | 580 |
| 26 | Nevada | $52,280 | −11% | $41,430 | $101,780 | 2,980 |
| 27 | Iowa | $51,030 | −13% | $36,750 | $67,650 | 290 |
| 28 | Utah | $51,020 | −13% | $37,160 | $68,920 | 2,610 |
| 29 | Arizona | $50,290 | −15% | $37,470 | $66,750 | 2,590 |
| 30 | Delaware | $50,170 | −15% | $35,720 | $62,390 | 350 |
| 31 | Indiana | $49,810 | −15% | $43,730 | $69,850 | 680 |
| 32 | Florida | $48,970 | −17% | $33,460 | $61,520 | 6,000 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $48,850 | −17% | $42,400 | $59,380 | 360 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $48,620 | −17% | $37,140 | $62,580 | 770 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $48,340 | −18% | $23,020 | $68,760 | 490 |
| 36 | Alabama | $48,000 | −19% | $37,280 | $60,890 | 650 |
| 37 | Texas | $47,590 | −19% | $35,260 | $61,030 | 5,760 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $47,510 | −19% | $37,220 | $65,650 | 1,150 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $47,420 | −20% | $28,310 | $77,740 | 310 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $47,110 | −20% | $38,090 | $79,510 | 440 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $46,080 | −22% | $41,860 | $49,790 | 280 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $45,340 | −23% | $32,340 | $68,600 | 340 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $45,110 | −23% | $37,340 | $57,510 | 130 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $45,080 | −24% | $31,420 | $60,180 | 1,520 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $44,550 | −24% | $34,520 | $48,800 | 240 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $43,990 | −25% | $39,470 | $55,470 | 140 |
| 47 | Idaho | $43,790 | −26% | $29,580 | $64,820 | 920 |
| 48 | Kansas | $39,890 | −32% | $35,880 | $61,410 | 650 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $37,310 | −37% | $28,100 | $52,900 | 110 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary questions
Which state pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $104,830 a year (+78% vs. the national median of $58,930). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $37,310 a year (−37% vs. national).
Where do most drywall and ceiling tile installers work?
California has the most jobs, about 27,280, with a median of $65,880.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.