Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,550 -1% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $72,410
Employed locally 40
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $57,550
    75th
    $70,610
    90th
    $72,410

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,660
    Electricians $61,120
    Carpenters $56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,260
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Southern Michigan is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Southern Michigan is 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.