Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$58,140
↑ 57.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.3% since 2011 ($36,970 → $58,140)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $58,140
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,140 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $55,700 | +10.4% |
| 2022 | $50,440 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $48,040 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | $47,460 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | $45,700 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | $43,730 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | $42,860 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | $41,090 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | $39,220 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | $38,100 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | $37,210 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $37,210 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | $36,970 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.