Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $60,860 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $47,510
90th percentile $77,360
Employed locally 1,080
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,510
    25th
    $49,480
    50th (median)
    $60,860
    75th
    $68,390
    90th
    $77,360

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 59% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 41% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Denver, CO is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Denver, CO is 4.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,510 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,480.