Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $44,360 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $56,220
Employed locally 40
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $38,250
    50th (median)
    $44,360
    75th
    $45,870
    90th
    $56,220

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,410
    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
    Alaska $75,150

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,910
    Electricians $61,120
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,610
    Carpenters $48,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Mobile, AL is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Mobile, AL is 23.7% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,250.