Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $52,560 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.27
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $62,710
Employed locally 780
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $45,790
    50th (median)
    $52,560
    75th
    $59,530
    90th
    $62,710

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 54% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 46% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,090
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,350
    Amarillo, TX $48,260
    Waco, TX $47,970

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Austin, TX is $25.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Austin, TX is 9.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,790.