Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $52,790 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $47,060
90th percentile $78,250
Employed locally 750
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,060
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $52,790
    75th
    $63,590
    90th
    $78,250

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $73,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,860
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $51,290
    Jacksonville, FL $49,350
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $47,440

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,160
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Electricians $63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Reno, NV is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Reno, NV is 9.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,060 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.