The median annual wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $56,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,760.
Pay spans roughly $48,160 at the 10th percentile to $75,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.17 per hour. An estimated 1,760 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $56,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.17 |
| 10th percentile | $48,160 |
| 90th percentile | $75,470 |
| Employment | 1,760 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.