Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $29.40 an hour ($61,160 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($58,930). Pennsylvania ranks 15th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.95 | $39,410 |
| 25% of workers | $23.28 | $48,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.40 | $61,160 |
| 75% of workers | $34.01 | $70,740 |
| 90% of workers | $37.49 | $77,980 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $61,710 | 110 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $61,280 | 980 |
| Pittsburgh | $60,600 | 380 |
| Lancaster | $60,510 | 200 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $47,660 | 50 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $59,370 |
| Roofers | $55,710 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $61,400 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $70,230 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $60,050 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $50,600 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $80,770 |
| Construction Laborers | $49,400 |
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