Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $23.95 an hour ($49,810 a year). About 680 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($58,930). Indiana ranks 31st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.02 | $43,730 |
| 25% of workers | $22.04 | $45,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.95 | $49,810 |
| 75% of workers | $30.49 | $63,410 |
| 90% of workers | $33.58 | $69,850 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $61,260 | 160 |
| Evansville | $53,860 | 50 |
| Fort Wayne | $49,680 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $62,870 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $64,040 |
| Roofers | $57,980 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $72,220 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $54,630 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $50,720 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $48,450 |
| Construction Laborers | $50,070 |
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