Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $29.46 an hour ($61,280 a year). About 2,840 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($58,930). New York ranks 14th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.53 | $46,860 |
| 25% of workers | $25.22 | $52,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.46 | $61,280 |
| 75% of workers | $36.34 | $75,580 |
| 90% of workers | $56.95 | $118,450 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $71,320 | 2,560 |
| Rochester | $59,910 | 200 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $58,020 | 160 |
| Syracuse | $54,100 | 160 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $72,330 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $73,760 |
| Roofers | $66,020 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $61,260 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $59,100 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $59,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $98,040 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,360 |
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