Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $43,280 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $30,790
90th percentile $55,200
Employed locally 80
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,790
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $43,280
    75th
    $46,110
    90th
    $55,200

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 74% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 26% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,310
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,810

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,890
    Carpenters $44,680
    Electricians $48,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,810
    Roofers $43,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Ocala, FL is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Ocala, FL is 25.6% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $30,790 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.