Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Florida
The median pay for a drywall and ceiling tile installers in Florida is $46,930/year ($22.56/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $47K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level drywall and ceiling tile installers (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary by metro in Florida
16 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $50K | +7% | 170 |
| Jacksonville | $49K | +5% | 440 |
| Punta Gorda | $49K | +4% | 30 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $48K | +3% | 1,000 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $48K | +2% | 590 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $48K | +1% | 180 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $47K | +0% | 730 |
| Port St. Lucie | $46K | -1% | 120 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $46K | -2% | 60 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $46K | -2% | 70 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $46K | -2% | 80 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $46K | -3% | 120 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $44K | -5% | 50 |
| Ocala | $43K | -8% | 80 |
| Tallahassee | $40K | -15% | 80 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $37K | -22% | 630 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do drywall and ceiling tile installers make in Florida?
The median is $46,930 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,250, and experienced drywall and ceiling tile installers can clear $56,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,312/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 50.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a drywall and ceiling tile installers salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median drywall and ceiling tile installers salary is worth about $47,606 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do drywall and ceiling tile installers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.