The average wage for a drywall and ceiling tile installer in Illinois is around $25.62 per hour.
Avg Wage
Drywall and ceiling tile installers earn an average hourly wage of $25.62.
Salaries typically start from $14.06 per hour and go up to $46.69 per hour.
14% below national average Updated in 2018
Drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings by seniority
Top-level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$46.69 per hour
$97,122 per year
Senior-level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$35.14 per hour
$73,085 per year
Mid-level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$25.62 per hour
$53,286 per year
Junior-level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$18.68 per hour
$38,851 per year
Starting level drywall and ceiling tile installer earnings begin at:
$14.06 per hour
$29,236 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 Illinois. On average, they make less than roofers but more than crane operators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Roofer salary | $57K |
| Carpenter salary | $52K |
| Building and construction inspector salary | $64K |
| Explosives worker salary | $60K |
| Electrician salary | $54K |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installer salary | $53K |
| Tile and marble setter salary | $50K |
| Construction painter salary | $46K |
| Construction worker salary | $46K |
| Crane operator salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)