Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $58,240 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.00
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $83,130
Employed locally 530
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $47,570
    50th (median)
    $58,240
    75th
    $62,230
    90th
    $83,130

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 76% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 24% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,250
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $63,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,420
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,640
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,220
    Sheboygan, WI $59,380

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Electricians $76,820
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Milwaukee, WI is $28.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.2% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,570.