Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $56,320 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $76,080
Employed locally 670
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $38,730
    50th (median)
    $56,320
    75th
    $58,720
    90th
    $76,080

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 65% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 35% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $59,380
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $57,550
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,160
    Michigan $53,170
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $51,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,170

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Atlanta, GA is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,730.