Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $30.38 an hour ($63,180 a year). About 740 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($58,930). Illinois ranks 8th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.13 | $41,870 |
| 25% of workers | $24.78 | $51,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.38 | $63,180 |
| 75% of workers | $49.27 | $102,480 |
| 90% of workers | $53.18 | $110,620 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $69,120 | 540 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $79,000 |
| Roofers | $77,900 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $86,630 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $69,880 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $100,400 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $53,000 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $67,160 |
| Construction Laborers | $60,690 |
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