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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,590
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.0% vs 2024
$49,040
Mean Salary
$47,590
Median Salary
$22.88
Hourly Rate
5,760 people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas earn a median salary of $47,590 per year ($3,965/month).
This is 14.9% below the national average of $55,919.
Texas ranks #37 out of 49 states for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay.
Approximately 5,760 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries decreased by 5.0% 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 Texas
Salaries for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas range from $35,260 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,030 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,100 and $58,430.
Median $47,590
P10: $35,260P25: $40,100P75: $58,430P90: $61,030
10th
$35,260
25th
$40,100
Median
$47,590
75th
$58,430
90th
$61,030
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,260
$16.95
$2,938
25th Percentile
$40,100
$19.28
$3,341
Median (50th)
$47,590
$22.88
$3,965
75th Percentile
$58,430
$28.09
$4,869
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,030
$29.34
$5,085
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,040 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Texas ranks #37 of 49 states
$55,919
National avg. for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas is $47,590 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,040.
What is the salary range for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas?
Salaries for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas range from $35,260 at the 10th percentile to $61,030 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,100 and $58,430.
What is the starting salary for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas?
Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers positions in Texas typically start around $35,260 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,100 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,760 people are employed as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Texas is approximately $22.88 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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