BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Arkansas

$43,410 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$20.87 per hour

▼ 31.7% below U.S. average48th of 49 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$43,410per year
Median$44,550per year
Hourly$20.87per hour
10th – 90th percentile$34,520 – $48,800per year

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Pay Range in Arkansas

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$34,520
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$37,070
  • 50th Percentile — Median$44,550
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$47,100
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$48,800

Half of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Arkansas earn more than $44,550. The top 10% make $48,800 or more, while entry-level workers start around $34,520.

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Arkansas: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Arkansas ranks 48th of 49 states for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay, at $43,410 per year (31.7% below the U.S. average of $63,600).
  • 240 people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Arkansas — 0.3% of all U.S. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.34: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs are less concentrated in Arkansas than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,520; the top 10% earn over $48,800.
  • Hourly equivalent: $20.87 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $96,460.
  • Among construction jobs in Arkansas, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades pays the most ($65,690).

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Job Market in Arkansas

Key factors affecting compensation

Arkansas's key industries are Agriculture, Retail, Manufacturing, and its job market is rated moderate. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers here earn $43,410 on average, placing the state 48th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.83 (U.S. = 1.00), a Arkansas salary of $43,410 is roughly equivalent to $52,301 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Wyoming ($46,820), Oklahoma ($46,120), Kansas ($45,520) are the closest alternatives for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Arkansas?

The average Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Arkansas is $43,410 per year (median $44,550), which is 31.7% below the national average of $63,600.

How does Arkansas rank for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay?

Arkansas ranks 48th out of 49 states. The highest-paying state is Hawaii ($96,460/yr).

How much do entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in Arkansas?

The lowest-paid 10% of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Arkansas earn about $34,520 per year and the 25th percentile is $37,070.

How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make per hour in Arkansas?

About $20.87 per hour, based on the $43,410 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers work in Arkansas?

BLS counts 240 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs in Arkansas (OEWS May 2025).

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