Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,090 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $37,370
90th percentile $61,070
Employed locally 1,580
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,370
    25th
    $46,540
    50th (median)
    $51,090
    75th
    $59,470
    90th
    $61,070

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 63% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 37% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,330
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,350
    Amarillo, TX $48,260
    Waco, TX $47,970

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Houston, TX is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Houston, TX is 12.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,370 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,540.