Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $45,760 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $59,060
Employed locally 70
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $40,590
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $47,940
    90th
    $59,060

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 62% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 38% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,380
    Electricians $48,860
    Carpenters $46,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Pensacola, FL is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Pensacola, FL is 21.3% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,590.