Drywall Installer, Ceiling Tile Installer, and Tapers Salary in the Industry of Masonry Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers in the industry of masonry contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare drywall installer, ceiling tile installer, and tapers salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$24,090
25th Percentile Wage
$31,740
50th Percentile Wage
$38,420
75th Percentile Wage
$51,430
90th Percentile Wage
$102,240

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers in the industry of masonry contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers is $102,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers is $24,090.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers in the industry of Masonry Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$38,420
2.06% 7.55%
2016
$37,630
1.30% -
2015
$37,140
-4.79% -
2014
$38,920
16.26% -
2013
$32,590
-8.99% -
2012
$35,520
- -

Table 3. Compare Drywall Installer, Ceiling Tile Installer, and Tapers Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers in 18 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$69,730
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
$56,320
Utility System Construction
$52,160
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$49,800
Nonresidential Building Construction
$47,910
Specialty Trade Contractors
$44,170
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
$44,120
Building Finishing Contractors
$44,010
Construction of Buildings
$43,930
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$43,740
Building Equipment Contractors
$43,160
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
$41,080
Roofing Contractors
$41,000
Residential Building Construction
$39,680
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$38,600
Masonry Contractors
$38,420
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$37,340
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$37,030

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