The median annual wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $46,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,810.
Pay spans roughly $36,910 at the 10th percentile to $64,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.37 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $46,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.37 |
| 10th percentile | $36,910 |
| 90th percentile | $64,700 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.