Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands

In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $22.89 an hour ($47,610 a year). About 1,640 people work in this job there.

$22.89Median hourly pay
$38,340–$56,350Middle half of workers, yearly
1,640People in this job in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($58,930). It is about the same as the Texas median ($47,590).

Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.64$30,440
25% of workers$18.43$38,340
Half of workers (median)$22.89$47,610
75% of workers$27.09$56,350
90% of workers$29.09$60,510

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Texas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos$50,500710
Waco$49,160130
Odessa$49,04040
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$48,2201,870
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page)$47,6101,640
San Antonio-New Braunfels$46,550290
El Paso$44,050190
Tyler$43,74080
Killeen-Temple$40,10080

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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)

JobMedian yearly pay
Carpenters$49,670
Sheet Metal Workers$51,870
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48,140
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$51,860
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$50,050
Roofers$45,500
Construction Laborers$41,350
Electricians$59,180

Other job titles for this job

Acoustical ConsultantAcoustical InstallerAcoustical Ceiling InstallerAcoustical SpecialistCeiling InstallerDrywall Application SpecialistDrywall ApplicatorDrywall BoardhangerDrywall CarrierDrywall ContractorDrywall FinisherDrywall Hanger

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Source: 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.