Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $22.88 an hour ($47,590 a year). About 5,760 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($58,930). Texas ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.95 | $35,260 |
| 25% of workers | $19.28 | $40,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.88 | $47,590 |
| 75% of workers | $28.09 | $58,430 |
| 90% of workers | $29.34 | $61,030 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $50,500 | 710 |
| Waco | $49,160 | 130 |
| Odessa | $49,040 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $48,220 | 1,870 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $47,610 | 1,640 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $46,550 | 290 |
| El Paso | $44,050 | 190 |
| Tyler | $43,740 | 80 |
| Killeen-Temple | $40,100 | 80 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $48,900 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $54,240 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,740 |
| Roofers | $46,030 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $48,930 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $50,650 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $43,070 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $51,140 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.