Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $36.09 an hour ($75,080 a year). About 1,340 people work in this job there.
That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($58,930). New Jersey ranks 2nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.26 | $37,990 |
| 25% of workers | $25.81 | $53,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.09 | $75,080 |
| 75% of workers | $55.42 | $115,270 |
| 90% of workers | $56.83 | $118,200 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $53,820 | 40 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $64,010 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $92,840 |
| Roofers | $76,600 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $52,750 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $59,840 |
| Construction Laborers | $64,060 |
| Electricians | $77,250 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,240 |
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