Drywall Installers
Hang and tape drywall panels to interior walls and ceilings of buildings.
SOC Code: 47-2081 | Category: Construction
National Median Salary
$58,140
$27.95/hr
Total Employment
82,900
10-Year Growth
+5%
Top-Paying State
Hawaii ($104,670)
+5% projected growth
Faster than average (national avg: +4%, +1.0pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$37,810 (entry)$58,140 (median)$101,380 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+15.7%
$7,210 total
Best States for Drywall Installers
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| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HawaiiHI | $104,670 |
| 2 | ConnecticutCT | $79,510 |
| 3 | AlaskaAK | $75,150 |
| 4 | WashingtonWA | $70,310 |
| 5 | IllinoisIL | $69,810 |
| 6 | MassachusettsMA | $67,390 |
| 7 | CaliforniaCA | $65,880 |
| 8 | New JerseyNJ | $64,940 |
| 9 | MinnesotaMN | $62,390 |
| 10 | New HampshireNH | $61,810 |
About Drywall Installers
Hang and tape drywall panels to interior walls and ceilings of buildings.
Drywall Installers Salary by State
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