Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $38,770 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $31,480
90th percentile $63,540
Employed locally 130
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,480
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $38,770
    75th
    $53,430
    90th
    $63,540

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 47% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 53% 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
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $58,000
    Wisconsin $57,990
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $57,030
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,780
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,550

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Electricians $57,220
    Carpenters $50,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Charleston, SC is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Charleston, SC is 33.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,480 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.