The median annual wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Iowa is $49,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,180.
Pay spans roughly $37,240 at the 10th percentile to $65,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.01 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $49,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.01 |
| 10th percentile | $37,240 |
| 90th percentile | $65,860 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.