The average wage for a drywall and ceiling tile installer in Arkansas is around $17.39 per hour.
Avg Wage
Drywall and ceiling tile installers earn an average hourly wage of $17.39.
Salaries typically start from $13.10 per hour and go up to $23.09 per hour.
37% below national average Updated in 2018
Drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings by seniority
Top-level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$23.09 per hour
$48,036 per year
Senior-level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$20.19 per hour
$42,001 per year
Mid-level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$17.39 per hour
$36,180 per year
Junior-level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$14.98 per hour
$31,166 per year
Starting level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$13.10 per hour
$27,250 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Drywall and ceiling tile installer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $88,140 |
| Minnesota | $61,850 |
| Washington | $58,410 |
| Oregon | $56,350 |
| California | $55,700 |
| Connecticut | $53,550 |
| Illinois | $53,286 |
| New Jersey | $52,950 |
| Alaska | $49,250 |
| Massachusetts | $48,120 |
| District of Columbia | $48,020 |
| North Dakota | $48,000 |
| Colorado | $46,500 |
| New Hampshire | $46,270 |
| Maryland | $45,390 |
| Vermont | $45,150 |
| Maine | $45,080 |
| Indiana | $44,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,185 |
| Kansas | $42,770 |
| Wisconsin | $42,290 |
| Wyoming | $41,970 |
| Kentucky | $41,720 |
| Ohio | $41,650 |
| Oklahoma | $41,200 |
| New York | $41,010 |
| Rhode Island | $40,920 |
| Missouri | $40,280 |
| Arizona | $40,250 |
| Utah | $40,060 |
| Michigan | $39,940 |
| Tennessee | $39,810 |
| Nebraska | $39,730 |
| Delaware | $39,330 |
| Montana | $38,020 |
| Nevada | $37,720 |
| New Mexico | $37,660 |
| Texas | $37,240 |
| Virginia | $36,820 |
| North Carolina | $36,380 |
| Arkansas | $36,180 |
| Georgia | $36,130 |
| Idaho | $35,800 |
| South Carolina | $35,560 |
| Iowa | $35,110 |
| Florida | $35,030 |
| Louisiana | $34,820 |
| Alabama | $32,930 |
| South Dakota | $32,820 |
| Mississippi | $32,600 |
| West Virginia | $30,960 |
| Puerto Rico | $20,860 |
How do drywall and ceiling tile installer salaries compare to similar careers?
Drywall and ceiling tile installers earn about the same as related careers in Arkansas. On average, they make less than electricians but more than pipelayers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrician salary | $40K |
| Explosives worker salary | $41K |
| HVAC technician salary | $38K |
| Ironworker salary | $39K |
| Crane operator salary | $37K |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installer salary | $36K |
| Carpenter salary | $33K |
| Construction painter salary | $35K |
| Cement mason salary | $36K |
| Pipelayer salary | $33K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)