Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $49,160 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.64
10th percentile $30,430
90th percentile $59,590
Employed locally 40
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,430
    25th
    $38,850
    50th (median)
    $49,160
    75th
    $54,650
    90th
    $59,590

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 28% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $63,840
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,300
    Jacksonville, FL $49,350
    Wichita, KS $47,620
    Jackson, MS $45,750
    Clarksville, TN-KY $39,480

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,060
    Electricians $61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,790
    Carpenters $51,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Topeka, KS is $23.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Topeka, KS is 15.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $30,430 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,850.