Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $34.29 an hour ($71,320 a year). About 2,560 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($58,930). It is 16% higher than the New York median ($61,280).
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.20 | $50,340 |
| 25% of workers | $27.80 | $57,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.29 | $71,320 |
| 75% of workers | $51.83 | $107,810 |
| 90% of workers | $56.95 | $118,460 |
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 (this page) | $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-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $74,300 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $76,730 |
| Roofers | $76,400 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $61,410 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $61,730 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,360 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $70,690 |
| Construction Laborers | $61,270 |
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