Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $43,620 -25% vs national
Median hourly $20.97
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $54,700
Employed locally 40
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $41,570
    50th (median)
    $43,620
    75th
    $49,950
    90th
    $54,700

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 61% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 39% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,090
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,350
    Amarillo, TX $48,260

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,510
    Construction Laborers $37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,150
    Electricians $50,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Odessa, TX is $20.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Odessa, TX is 25% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,570.