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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Nevada

The median pay for a drywall and ceiling tile installers in Nevada is $51,290/year ($24.66/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nevada. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$51K
Median annual
$24.66/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$82K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $51K get you in Nevada?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,604/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,501/mo
Rent as % of take-home41.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$51,398/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,103/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nevada

Bar chart showing Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $40,330, 25th percentile $47,220, median $51,290, 75th percentile $60,260, 90th percentile $82,340. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$47KMedian$51K75th$60K90th$82K
Bar chart showing Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $40,330, 25th percentile $47,220, median $51,290, 75th percentile $60,260, 90th percentile $82,340. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level drywall and ceiling tile installers (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.

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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary by metro in Nevada

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Reno$53K+3%750
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas$51K+0%2,070

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median is $51,290 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,330, and experienced drywall and ceiling tile installers can clear $82,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $51K enough to live in Nevada?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,604/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,501/month, which eats 41.6% 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 Nevada?

Nevada 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 $51,398 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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