Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $47,080 -19% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $60,200
Employed locally 60
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $40,610
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $56,010
    90th
    $60,200

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 33% 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
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,300
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $63,050
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,790
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $47,890
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $47,880
    Kentucky $46,950

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,960
    Electricians $58,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,850
    Carpenters $50,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Lexington, KY is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Lexington, KY is 19% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,610.