Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $47,970 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $51,360
Employed locally 140
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $41,820
    50th (median)
    $47,970
    75th
    $51,360
    90th
    $51,360

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 75% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 25% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,090
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,350
    Amarillo, TX $48,260

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,630
    Electricians $48,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,080
    Carpenters $44,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Waco, TX is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Waco, TX is 17.5% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,820.