The median annual wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $69,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $75,670.
Pay spans roughly $40,730 at the 10th percentile to $110,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.56 per hour. An estimated 590 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $69,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $75,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.56 |
| 10th percentile | $40,730 |
| 90th percentile | $110,670 |
| Employment | 590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.