Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $62,850 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.22
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $68,160
Employed locally 180
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $62,850
    75th
    $65,080
    90th
    $68,160

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 18% 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
    Washington $70,310
    Illinois $69,810
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,810
    Bellingham, WA $66,380
    Salinas, CA $65,550
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,250

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Electricians $64,120
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Indianapolis, IN is $30.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 8.1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.