Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $57,520 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.65
10th percentile $43,710
90th percentile $96,620
Employed locally 60
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,710
    25th
    $46,930
    50th (median)
    $57,520
    75th
    $73,980
    90th
    $96,620

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 85% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 15% 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
    Hawaii $104,670
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $99,130
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $79,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $73,360
    Washington $70,310

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,860
    Electricians $80,870
    Carpenters $65,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Yakima, WA is $27.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Yakima, WA is 1.1% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,710 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,930.