Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $23.54 an hour ($48,970 a year). About 6,000 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($58,930). Florida ranks 32nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.09 | $33,460 |
| 25% of workers | $18.87 | $39,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.54 | $48,970 |
| 75% of workers | $26.31 | $54,730 |
| 90% of workers | $29.58 | $61,520 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $52,830 | 200 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $50,440 | 250 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $50,170 | 1,300 |
| Jacksonville | $49,750 | 560 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $49,560 | 770 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $48,810 | 80 |
| Port St. Lucie | $48,530 | 100 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $47,760 | 900 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $47,690 | 140 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $47,070 | 800 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $47,000 | 140 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $47,000 | 60 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $46,590 | 140 |
| Ocala | $44,250 | 100 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $49,870 |
| Roofers | $47,590 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $49,640 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $47,280 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $47,100 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $47,420 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $57,020 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $50,500 |
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