Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $66,380 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.91
10th percentile $50,030
90th percentile $97,500
Employed locally 140
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,030
    25th
    $59,050
    50th (median)
    $66,380
    75th
    $81,100
    90th
    $97,500

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 18% 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 $104,670
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $99,130
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $79,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $73,360
    Washington $70,310

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$71,360
    Construction Laborers$56,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$101,920
    Electricians$86,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Bellingham, WA is $31.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Bellingham, WA is 14.2% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $50,030 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,050.