Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $50,850 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $31,490
90th percentile $73,600
Employed locally 460
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,490
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $50,850
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $73,600

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 53% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 47% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,500
    Anchorage, AK $74,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,870
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $63,480
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $62,310
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $58,140

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,600
    Electricians $54,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,560
    Carpenters $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Raleigh, NC is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Raleigh, NC is 12.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,490 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.