Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $59,600 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.65
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $72,170
Employed locally 410
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $48,430
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $65,110
    90th
    $72,170

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 81% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 19% 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
    Napa, CA $77,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $76,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,250
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,420
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,550
    York-Hanover, PA $58,960

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,620
    Carpenters $59,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,570
    Electricians $63,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Pittsburgh, PA is $28.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.5% above 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,430.