Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $46,530 -20% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $64,700
Employed locally 160
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $44,660
    50th (median)
    $46,530
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $64,700

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 55% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 45% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,520
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $70,740
    California $65,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,420

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,390
    Electricians $64,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,430
    Carpenters $59,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Des Moines, IA is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Des Moines, IA is 20% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,660.