Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $60,610 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $49,490
90th percentile $68,410
Employed locally 170
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,490
    25th
    $51,440
    50th (median)
    $60,610
    75th
    $62,740
    90th
    $68,410

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 68% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 32% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $79,580
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $75,820
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $70,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $67,090

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,540
    Construction Laborers $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Portland, ME is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Portland, ME is 4.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,490 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,440.