Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $52,470 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.23
10th percentile $36,130
90th percentile $73,850
Employed locally 320
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,130
    25th
    $43,700
    50th (median)
    $52,470
    75th
    $72,290
    90th
    $73,850

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 77% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 23% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $79,580
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $75,820
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $70,740
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,370

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Albuquerque, NM is $25.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 9.8% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,130 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,700.