Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and taperss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $64,820 ≈ $31/hr
National median salary $59,780
Total employment 95,920 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers make in the U.S.?
The median drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers salary in the United States is $59,780 per year (mean $64,820), and about 80% earn between $38,820 and $103,310.
How much do drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $64,820 and 2,080 work hours per year.