Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $49,010 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $66,330
Employed locally 2,480
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $49,010
    75th
    $60,040
    90th
    $66,330

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 58% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 42% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,550
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $49,930
    Yuma, AZ $49,400
    Tucson, AZ $43,410
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $38,650

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,990
    Electricians $59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,000
    Carpenters $59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Phoenix, AZ is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 15.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.