Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $57,140 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $74,410
Employed locally 50
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $46,100
    50th (median)
    $57,140
    75th
    $62,250
    90th
    $74,410

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 93% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 7% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,520
    Modesto, CA $64,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,370
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,970
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,910

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,480
    Carpenters $53,590
    Electricians $57,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,070
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Springfield, MO is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Springfield, MO is 1.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,100.