The median annual wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Illinois is $69,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,910.
Pay spans roughly $37,110 at the 10th percentile to $110,660 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.56 per hour. An estimated 750 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $69,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.56 |
| 10th percentile | $37,110 |
| 90th percentile | $110,660 |
| Employment | 750 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.