BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Kansas

$45,520 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$21.88 per hour

▼ 28.4% below U.S. average46th of 49 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$45,520per year
Median$39,890per year
Hourly$21.88per hour
10th – 90th percentile$35,880 – $61,410per year

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Pay Range in Kansas

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$35,880
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$35,880
  • 50th Percentile — Median$39,890
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$55,930
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$61,410

Half of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Kansas earn more than $39,890. The top 10% make $61,410 or more, while entry-level workers start around $35,880.

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Kansas: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Kansas ranks 46th of 49 states for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay, at $45,520 per year (28.4% below the U.S. average of $63,600).
  • 650 people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Kansas — 0.8% of all U.S. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.85: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs are less concentrated in Kansas than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,880; the top 10% earn over $61,410.
  • Hourly equivalent: $21.88 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $96,460.
  • Among construction jobs in Kansas, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades pays the most ($80,330).

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Job Market in Kansas

Key factors affecting compensation

Kansas's key industries are Agriculture, Aviation, Energy, and its job market is rated moderate. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers here earn $45,520 on average, placing the state 46th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.85 (U.S. = 1.00), a Kansas salary of $45,520 is roughly equivalent to $53,553 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Alabama ($47,910), North Dakota ($46,870), Wyoming ($46,820) 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 Kansas?

The average Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Kansas is $45,520 per year (median $39,890), which is 28.4% below the national average of $63,600.

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

Kansas ranks 46th 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 Kansas?

The lowest-paid 10% of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Kansas earn about $35,880 per year and the 25th percentile is $35,880.

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

About $21.88 per hour, based on the $45,520 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers work in Kansas?

BLS counts 650 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs in Kansas (OEWS May 2025).

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