Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $48,170 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $60,370
Employed locally 300
National median $58,140

Compare Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Richmond, VA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
in
Richmond, VA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $46,240
    50th (median)
    $48,170
    75th
    $58,280
    90th
    $60,370

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 57% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 43% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,410
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $70,740
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $66,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,870
    Vallejo, CA $63,650
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,370

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,720
    Electricians $60,200
    Carpenters $49,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Richmond, VA is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Richmond, VA is 17.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,240.