BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Mississippi

$39,240 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$18.87 per hour

▼ 38.3% below U.S. average49th of 49 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$39,240per year
Median$37,310per year
Hourly$18.87per hour
10th – 90th percentile$28,100 – $52,900per year

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Pay Range in Mississippi

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$28,100
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$30,070
  • 50th Percentile — Median$37,310
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$44,550
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$52,900

Half of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Mississippi earn more than $37,310. The top 10% make $52,900 or more, while entry-level workers start around $28,100.

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Mississippi: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Mississippi ranks 49th of 49 states for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay, at $39,240 per year (38.3% below the U.S. average of $63,600).
  • 110 people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Mississippi — 0.1% of all U.S. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.17: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs are less concentrated in Mississippi than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,100; the top 10% earn over $52,900.
  • Hourly equivalent: $18.87 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $96,460.
  • Among construction jobs in Mississippi, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades pays the most ($72,400).

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Job Market in Mississippi

Key factors affecting compensation

Mississippi's key industries are Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and its job market is rated low. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers here earn $39,240 on average, placing the state 49th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.8 (U.S. = 1.00), a Mississippi salary of $39,240 is roughly equivalent to $49,050 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Oklahoma ($46,120), Kansas ($45,520), North Carolina ($45,060) 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 Mississippi?

The average Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Mississippi is $39,240 per year (median $37,310), which is 38.3% below the national average of $63,600.

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

Mississippi ranks 49th 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 Mississippi?

The lowest-paid 10% of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Mississippi earn about $28,100 per year and the 25th percentile is $30,070.

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

About $18.87 per hour, based on the $39,240 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers work in Mississippi?

BLS counts 110 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs in Mississippi (OEWS May 2025).

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