Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,840 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.67
10th percentile $23,680
90th percentile $52,710
Employed locally 120
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,680
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $38,840
    75th
    $50,340
    90th
    $52,710

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,160
    Construction Laborers $43,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $39,220
    Electricians $57,090
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Kansas is $18.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Kansas is 33.2% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $23,680 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.