Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $55,480 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.67
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $81,120
Employed locally 190
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $42,780
    50th (median)
    $55,480
    75th
    $65,120
    90th
    $81,120

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 81% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 19% 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
    Akron, OH $66,450
    Columbus, OH $63,530
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $63,050
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $60,850
    Ohio $59,560
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,610

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,470
    Electricians $65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,090
    Carpenters $59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Cleveland, OH is $26.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Cleveland, OH is 4.6% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,780.