Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $54,440 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.18
10th percentile $45,290
90th percentile $64,310
Employed locally 140
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,290
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $54,440
    75th
    $62,200
    90th
    $64,310

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 62% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 38% 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
    Connecticut $79,510
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,870
    Columbus, OH $63,530

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,300
    Carpenters $53,970
    Electricians $59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Colorado Springs, CO is $26.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 6.4% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,290 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.