Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $43,750 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $46,560
Employed locally 70
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $38,010
    50th (median)
    $43,750
    75th
    $45,600
    90th
    $46,560

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,320
    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

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,660
    Electricians $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,310
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,360
    Carpenters $47,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Little Rock, AR is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Little Rock, AR is 24.8% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,010.