Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Illinois
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Illinois earn a median of $63,180 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($58,930)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,870; the top 10% earn over $110,620. Nationally the range is $38,460 to $102,010.
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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Illinois
How much do drywall and ceiling tile installers make in Illinois?
The median is $63,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,870 and the top 10% earn over $110,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for drywall and ceiling tile installers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $58,930). Living costs are not included.