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Ceiling installer salary
Average ceiling installer salary
$38,572
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Average ceiling installer salary by state
Highest paying states for ceiling installers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $47,808 | $22.98 |
| 2 | California | $53,611 | $25.77 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $40,219 | $19.34 |
| 4 | Nevada | $39,069 | $18.78 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $44,107 | $21.21 |
| 6 | Arizona | $37,209 | $17.89 |
| 7 | Delaware | $39,365 | $18.93 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $38,678 | $18.60 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $39,092 | $18.79 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $37,927 | $18.23 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $36,505 | $17.55 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $39,837 | $19.15 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $35,131 | $16.89 |
| 14 | Kansas | $37,286 | $17.93 |
| 15 | Maine | $35,313 | $16.98 |
| 16 | Illinois | $38,602 | $18.56 |
| 17 | Texas | $35,545 | $17.09 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $39,380 | $18.93 |
| 19 | Maryland | $38,488 | $18.50 |
| 20 | Ohio | $35,100 | $16.88 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $34,984 | $16.82 |
| 22 | Colorado | $35,194 | $16.92 |
| 23 | Vermont | $37,851 | $18.20 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $36,664 | $17.63 |
| 25 | Florida | $35,306 | $16.97 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $33,564 | $16.14 |
| 27 | Indiana | $33,233 | $15.98 |
| 28 | Georgia | $33,151 | $15.94 |
| 29 | Virginia | $34,458 | $16.57 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $36,715 | $17.65 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $31,208 | $15.00 |
| 32 | Iowa | $31,645 | $15.21 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $38,167 | $18.35 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $30,297 | $14.57 |
| 35 | Michigan | $31,955 | $15.36 |
| 36 | Idaho | $29,446 | $14.16 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $32,611 | $15.68 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $35,990 | $17.30 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $32,640 | $15.69 |
| 40 | Oregon | $29,976 | $14.41 |
| 41 | Utah | $28,619 | $13.76 |
| 42 | Montana | $28,956 | $13.92 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $32,754 | $15.75 |
| 44 | New York | $32,839 | $15.79 |
| 45 | Missouri | $29,114 | $14.00 |
| 46 | Washington | $28,292 | $13.60 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $30,224 | $14.53 |
| 48 | Pennsylvania | $29,508 | $14.19 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $28,813 | $13.85 |
| 50 | Alabama | $27,409 | $13.18 |
| 51 | Alaska | $25,929 | $12.47 |
Ceiling installer salary details
A ceiling installer's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a ceiling installer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $38,572 | $3,214 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying ceiling installer jobs
The highest paying types of ceiling installers are acoustical ceiling technician, acoustical ceiling mechanic, and exterior interior specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall Finisher | $39,376 | $3,281 | $18.93 | 14,312 |
| Drywall Hanger | $38,696 | $3,225 | $18.60 | 13,655 |
| Live Hanger | $30,484 | $2,540 | $14.66 | 844 |
| Installer | $39,799 | $3,317 | $19.13 | 30,303 |
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Ceiling installer salary trends
The average ceiling installer salary has risen by $8,525 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average ceiling installer earned $30,047 annually, but today, they earn $38,572 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for ceiling installers over the last decade.
Compare ceiling installer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average ceiling installer salary over time
Compare ceiling installer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Ceiling installer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,600 | $18.54 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $37,100 | $17.86 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $35,500 | $17.09 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $34,800 | $16.75 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $33,400 | $16.06 | +4.6% |
Recently added ceiling installer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onesource Staffing Solutions | Wall & Ceiling Installers | Middleburg, PA | 03/28/2025 | $38,610 |
| Onesource Staffing Solutions | Wall & Ceiling Installers | Middleburg, PA | 02/21/2025 | $38,610 |
| Ultimate LLC | Commercial Ceiling Installers | Tampa, FL | 01/21/2025 | $45,914 |
| Installed Building Products | Construction-Ceiling Installer | Azusa, CA | 09/24/2024 | $37,566 |
| Job Listingsinstalled Building Products | Construction-Ceiling Installer | Azusa, CA | 09/24/2024 | $37,566 |
| Ultimate LLC | Commercial Ceiling Installers | Fort Myers, FL | 07/26/2024 | $45,914 |
| Installed Building Products | Construction-Ceiling Installer | Azusa, CA | 07/23/2024 | $37,566 |
| Installed Building Products | Construction-Ceiling Installer | Azusa, CA | 07/23/2024 | $37,566 |
| Job Listingsinstalled Building Products | Construction-Ceiling Installer | Azusa, CA | 07/23/2024 | $37,566 |
| Job Listingsinstalled Building Products | Construction-Ceiling Installer | Azusa, CA | 07/23/2024 | $37,566 |
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