Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $35.16 an hour ($73,130 a year). About 2,670 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($58,930). Washington ranks 5th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.21 | $50,360 |
| 25% of workers | $30.15 | $62,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.16 | $73,130 |
| 75% of workers | $48.45 | $100,780 |
| 90% of workers | $61.52 | $127,970 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $75,560 | 1,840 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $67,730 | 70 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $63,870 | 190 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $63,550 | 50 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $62,400 | 30 |
| Bellingham | $61,980 | 80 |
| Yakima | $58,950 | 50 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $74,190 |
| Roofers | $60,640 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $98,550 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $67,750 |
| Tapers | $79,040 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $77,920 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $92,120 |
| Construction Laborers | $57,720 |
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