Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $58,810 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $77,440
Employed locally 250
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $48,530
    50th (median)
    $58,810
    75th
    $63,140
    90th
    $77,440

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 79% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 21% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,840
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $57,030
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,170
    Syracuse, NY $48,220
    Albany, OR $47,310

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,400
    Electricians $74,730
    Carpenters $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Rochester, NY is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Rochester, NY is 1.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,530.