The median annual wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in New York is $59,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,580.
Pay spans roughly $44,600 at the 10th percentile to $101,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.83 per hour. An estimated 2,940 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers in New York.
| Median (annual) | $59,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.83 |
| 10th percentile | $44,600 |
| 90th percentile | $101,040 |
| Employment | 2,940 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.