Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $44,880 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $64,110
Employed locally 60
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $55,740
    90th
    $64,110

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $42,740
    Carpenters $47,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,590
    Electricians $58,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Maryland is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Maryland is 22.8% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.