Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $55,120 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.50
10th percentile $42,440
90th percentile $67,840
Employed locally 220
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,440
    25th
    $46,110
    50th (median)
    $55,120
    75th
    $61,480
    90th
    $67,840

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 66% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 34% 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
    Napa, CA $77,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $76,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,250
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,420
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,550
    Pittsburgh, PA $59,600

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$51,270
    Construction Laborers$47,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,510
    Electricians$61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Lancaster, PA is $26.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Lancaster, PA is 5.2% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,440 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,110.