Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $48,310 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $59,020
Employed locally 1,000
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $44,650
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $53,530
    90th
    $59,020

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $50,300
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $49,520
    Jacksonville, FL $49,350
    Punta Gorda, FL $48,810
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,810
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,610

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,560
    Construction Laborers $43,970
    Electricians $56,080
    Carpenters $48,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,080
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Miami, FL is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Miami, FL is 16.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,650.