Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $37,990 -34.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $54,830
Employed locally 40
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $37,720
    50th (median)
    $37,990
    75th
    $42,640
    90th
    $54,830

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 68% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 32% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $79,580
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $75,820
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $70,740
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,370

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    Electricians $52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,420
    Carpenters $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Las Cruces, NM is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 34.7% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,190 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,720.