Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $46,440 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $57,640
Employed locally 70
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $41,160
    50th (median)
    $46,440
    75th
    $46,440
    90th
    $57,640

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 77% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 23% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,410
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $75,820
    Alaska $75,150

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,900
    Electricians $59,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,660
    Carpenters $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 20.1% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,160.