Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $56,680 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.25
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $68,630
Employed locally 780
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $47,100
    50th (median)
    $56,680
    75th
    $61,120
    90th
    $68,630

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 60% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 40% 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
    Connecticut $79,510
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $70,740
    Portland-South Portland, ME $60,610
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,220
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $57,930
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $57,550

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,220
    Carpenters $59,410
    Electricians $63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Salt Lake City, UT is $27.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salaries?

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 2.5% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,100.