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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,280
Median Annual Salary
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+2.2% vs 2024
$68,930
Mean Salary
$61,280
Median Salary
$29.46
Hourly Rate
2,840 people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York earn a median salary of $61,280 per year ($5,106/month).
This is 9.6% above the national average of $55,919.
New York ranks #14 out of 49 states for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay.
Approximately 2,840 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 2.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fireproofing, or acoustical material.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.0
Speaking
2.88
Monitoring
2.88
Coordination
2.88
Judgment and Decision Making
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
4.47
Mathematics
3.5
Mechanical
3.25
Public Safety and Security
3.18
Administration and Management
3.09
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(41.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York
Salaries for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York range from $46,860 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $118,450 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $52,460 and $75,580.
Median $61,280
P10: $46,860P25: $52,460P75: $75,580P90: $118,450
10th
$46,860
25th
$52,460
Median
$61,280
75th
$75,580
90th
$118,450
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,860
$22.53
$3,905
25th Percentile
$52,460
$25.22
$4,371
Median (50th)
$61,280
$29.46
$5,106
75th Percentile
$75,580
$36.34
$6,298
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$118,450
$56.95
$9,870
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#14
New York ranks #14 of 49 states
$55,919
National avg. for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in New York?
The median annual salary for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York is $61,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $68,930.
What is the salary range for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York?
Salaries for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York range from $46,860 at the 10th percentile to $118,450 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $52,460 and $75,580.
What is the starting salary for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York?
Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers positions in New York typically start around $46,860 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $52,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,840 people are employed as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York is approximately $29.46 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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