Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $48,350 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $34,460
90th percentile $58,300
Employed locally 410
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,460
    25th
    $41,320
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $56,450
    90th
    $58,300

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 65% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 35% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,090
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,760
    Amarillo, TX $48,260
    Waco, TX $47,970

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,770
    Electricians $52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,530
    Carpenters $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in San Antonio, TX is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in San Antonio, TX is 16.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,460 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,320.