BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Indiana

$54,380 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$26.14 per hour

▼ 14.5% below U.S. average28th of 49 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$54,380per year
Median$49,810per year
Hourly$26.14per hour
10th – 90th percentile$43,730 – $69,850per year

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Pay Range in Indiana

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$43,730
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$45,850
  • 50th Percentile — Median$49,810
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$63,410
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$69,850

Half of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Indiana earn more than $49,810. The top 10% make $69,850 or more, while entry-level workers start around $43,730.

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Indiana: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Indiana ranks 28th of 49 states for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay, at $54,380 per year (14.5% below the U.S. average of $63,600).
  • 680 people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Indiana — 0.8% of all U.S. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.40: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs are less concentrated in Indiana than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,730; the top 10% earn over $69,850.
  • Hourly equivalent: $26.14 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $96,460.
  • Among construction jobs in Indiana, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades pays the most ($86,470).

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Job Market in Indiana

Key factors affecting compensation

Indiana's key industries are Manufacturing, Agriculture, Healthcare, and its job market is rated moderate. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers here earn $54,380 on average, placing the state 28th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.85 (U.S. = 1.00), a Indiana salary of $54,380 is roughly equivalent to $63,976 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, New Mexico ($57,140), Vermont ($57,080), Virginia ($55,310) 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 Indiana?

The average Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Indiana is $54,380 per year (median $49,810), which is 14.5% below the national average of $63,600.

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

Indiana ranks 28th 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 Indiana?

The lowest-paid 10% of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Indiana earn about $43,730 per year and the 25th percentile is $45,850.

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

About $26.14 per hour, based on the $54,380 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers work in Indiana?

BLS counts 680 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs in Indiana (OEWS May 2025).

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