Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $66,450 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.95
10th percentile $42,410
90th percentile $74,940
Employed locally 30
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,410
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $66,450
    75th
    $71,770
    90th
    $74,940

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 93% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,210
    Hawaii $104,670
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $99,130
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,500

    Nearby metros — Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $63,530
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $63,050
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $60,850
    Ohio $59,560
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,610
    Canton-Massillon, OH $56,100

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,310
    Electricians $74,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710
    Carpenters $55,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Akron, OH is $31.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salaries?

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Akron, OH is 14.3% above the national median of $58,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Akron?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,410 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.