The median annual wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $34,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,870.
Pay spans roughly $28,150 at the 10th percentile to $56,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.77 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $34,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.77 |
| 10th percentile | $28,150 |
| 90th percentile | $56,170 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.