Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers Wages
SOC 47-2080 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers is $57,010 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $37,300 and the 90th percentile is $103,290, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
106,420
P10
$37,300
P25
$46,430
Median
$57,010
P75
$74,200
P90
$103,290
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,010 | $62,620 | $37,300 | $103,290 | 106,420 | — |
| 2022 | $51,160 | $58,960 | $35,680 | $98,020 | 105,880 | -10.26% |
| 2021 | $48,350 | $56,160 | $31,260 | $96,420 | 111,650 | -5.49% |
| 2020 | $48,830 | $53,360 | $30,570 | $87,060 | 116,010 | +0.99% |