Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $74,850 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.99
10th percentile $58,710
90th percentile $86,510
Employed locally 80
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,710
    25th
    $59,360
    50th (median)
    $74,850
    75th
    $84,750
    90th
    $86,510

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 78% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 22% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,500
    Akron, OH $66,450
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $63,840
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $61,270
    Yakima, WA $57,520
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $56,680

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    Carpenters $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,940
    Electricians $77,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Anchorage, AK is $35.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Anchorage, AK is 28.7% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $58,710 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,360.