The average annual and hourly salaries for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the state of New Mexico are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The comparison of the salary statistics of drywall and ceiling tile installers amongst New Mexico cities is shown in Table 3. The salary statistics are based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,440 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $39,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $47,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $52,270 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers in New Mexico in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $52,270. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $39,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent is $31,360.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drywall and ceiling tile installers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $39,490 | 4.38% | 9.34% |
| 2016 | $37,760 | 11.76% | - |
| 2015 | $33,320 | 2.91% | - |
| 2014 | $32,350 | 6.68% | - |
| 2013 | $30,190 | -18.58% | - |
| 2012 | $35,800 | - | - |
Table 3 shows the median annual salary of drywall and ceiling tile installers in some New Mexico cities and metropolitan areas. We note that the median annual salary of drywall and ceiling tile installers in state of New Mexico ranges from $35,720 to $53,060. The highest paying area for drywall and ceiling tile installers in New Mexico is Las Cruces with a median annual salary of $53,060. The second highest paying city/area in New Mexico State is Albuquerque (mean annual salary $40,700). The lowest paying area is Santa Fe with a median annual salary of $35,720.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Las Cruces | |
| Albuquerque | |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | |
| Santa Fe |
