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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Montana

The median pay for a drywall and ceiling tile installers in Montana is $46,030/year ($22.13/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$46K
Median annual
$22.13/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$62K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $46K get you in Montana?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,118/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,129/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$47,454/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,989/mo

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U.S. employed: 150
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Montana

Bar chart showing Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $37,350, 25th percentile $44,400, median $46,030, 75th percentile $47,800, 90th percentile $62,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$44KMedian$46K75th$48K90th$62K
Bar chart showing Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $37,350, 25th percentile $44,400, median $46,030, 75th percentile $47,800, 90th percentile $62,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level drywall and ceiling tile installers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do drywall and ceiling tile installers make in Montana?

The median is $46,030 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,350, and experienced drywall and ceiling tile installers can clear $62,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $46K enough to live in Montana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,118/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 36.2% 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 Montana?

Montana 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 $47,454 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.

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