Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $28.10 an hour ($58,440 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,930). Michigan ranks 21st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| 25% of workers | $22.82 | $47,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.10 | $58,440 |
| 75% of workers | $34.00 | $70,720 |
| 90% of workers | $37.00 | $76,960 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing | $60,280 | 40 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $60,080 | 410 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $58,820 | 180 |
| Traverse City | $55,750 | 30 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $61,680 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $64,490 |
| Roofers | $59,530 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $47,950 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $46,490 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $46,800 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $58,860 |
| Construction Laborers | $49,590 |
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