Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $47,810 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $28,660
90th percentile $56,240
Employed locally 590
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,660
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $47,810
    75th
    $50,530
    90th
    $56,240

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 33% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $50,300
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $49,520
    Jacksonville, FL $49,350
    Punta Gorda, FL $48,810
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,310
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,610

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,320
    Electricians $53,790
    Carpenters $49,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Tampa, FL is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Tampa, FL is 17.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $28,660 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.