Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $30.89 an hour ($64,260 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.

$30.89Median hourly pay
$50,830–$70,320Middle half of workers, yearly
1,110People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($58,930). It is 4% higher than the Colorado median ($61,780).

Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.54$44,810
25% of workers$24.44$50,830
Half of workers (median)$30.89$64,260
75% of workers$33.81$70,320
90% of workers$38.20$79,460

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page)$64,2601,110
Fort Collins-Loveland$61,120120
Greeley$59,83050
Colorado Springs$57,080100
Grand Junction$53,32050

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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)

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Roofers$55,830
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,900
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,080
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,130
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58,070

Other job titles for this job

Acoustical ConsultantAcoustical InstallerAcoustical Ceiling InstallerAcoustical SpecialistCeiling InstallerDrywall Application SpecialistDrywall ApplicatorDrywall BoardhangerDrywall CarrierDrywall ContractorDrywall FinisherDrywall Hanger

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.