Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer Salary in the Industry of Building Finishing Contractors

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

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$27,830
25th Percentile Wage
$34,350
50th Percentile Wage
$42,900
75th Percentile Wage
$57,300
90th Percentile Wage
$83,180

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the industry of building finishing 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 and ceiling tile installers is $83,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drywall and ceiling tile installers is $27,830.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

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

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$42,900
4.06% 12.80%
2016
$41,160
4.66% -
2015
$39,240
3.06% -
2014
$38,040
2.18% -
2013
$37,210
-0.54% -
2012
$37,410
- -

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

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

Industry Median Annual Salary
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$70,240
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
$56,320
Utility System Construction
$52,160
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$49,960
Nonresidential Building Construction
$46,180
Building Equipment Contractors
$43,290
Specialty Trade Contractors
$43,060
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
$43,040
Building Finishing Contractors
$42,900
Construction of Buildings
$42,860
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$41,860
Roofing Contractors
$41,000
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
$40,070
Residential Building Construction
$39,650
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$38,600
Masonry Contractors
$38,380
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$37,340
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$37,030

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