The annual salary statistics of drywall and ceiling tile installers in North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, West Virginia is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of drywall and ceiling tile installers in North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,040 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $36,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $47,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers in North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, West Virginia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $47,310. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $36,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $28,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drywall and ceiling tile installers from 2012 to 2021.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 9-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $36,750 | 6.29% | 23.59% |
| 2020 | $34,440 | 20.73% | - |
| 2019 | $27,300 | -1.58% | - |
| 2018 | $27,730 | -7.36% | - |
| 2017 | $29,770 | -24.52% | - |
| 2016 | $37,070 | 5.53% | - |
| 2015 | $35,020 | 13.68% | - |
| 2014 | $30,230 | 8.57% | - |
| 2013 | $27,640 | -1.59% | - |
| 2012 | $28,080 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $36,750, North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area is the lowest paying city for drywall and ceiling tile installers in state of West Virginia, following city of Winchester (median annual salary of $40,630). Also we note that in comparison, the annual salary of drywall and ceiling tile installers in North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area is about 9.5 percent (9.5%) lower than that of the highest paying city Winchester.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Winchester | |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | |
| Huntington-Ashland | |
| North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area |