Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $25.13 an hour ($52,270 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($58,930). It is 4% higher than the Arizona median ($50,290).
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.01 | $37,470 |
| 25% of workers | $19.72 | $41,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.13 | $52,270 |
| 75% of workers | $28.41 | $59,090 |
| 90% of workers | $33.59 | $69,880 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma | $54,400 | 50 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $52,270 | 1,930 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $48,780 | 60 |
| Tucson | $48,180 | 340 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $46,830 | 90 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for drywall and ceiling tile installers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $60,320 |
| Roofers | $47,760 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $51,230 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $49,700 |
| Construction Laborers | $46,910 |
| Electricians | $61,210 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,750 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $62,540 |
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