Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $28.01 an hour ($58,260 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.

$28.01Median hourly pay
$51,210–$62,050Middle half of workers, yearly
690People in this job in Georgia

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,930). Georgia ranks 22nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Georgia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.43$34,180
25% of workers$24.62$51,210
Half of workers (median)$28.01$58,260
75% of workers$29.83$62,050
90% of workers$37.98$78,990

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$59,670490

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia

JobMedian yearly pay
Carpenters$49,350
Sheet Metal Workers$56,800
Roofers$46,940
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47,810
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$52,600
Construction Laborers$38,990
Electricians$58,320
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,880

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.