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In May 2006, the median hourly earnings of wage and salary drywall and ceiling tile installers were $17.38. The middle 50 percent earned between $13.60 and $22.58. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.90, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $28.85. The median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of drywall and ceiling tile installers were as follows:
| Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors | $18.10 |
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 17.42 |
| Nonresidential building construction | 17.26 |
| Residential building construction | 17.26 |
In May 2006, the median hourly earnings of wage and salary tapers were $19.85. The middle 50 percent earned between $14.65 and $25.70. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $11.59, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $31.23.
Some contractors pay these workers according to the number of panels they install or finish per day; others pay an hourly rate.
Trainees usually start at about half the rate paid to experienced workers and receive wage increases as they became more skilled.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos205.htm (visited March 15, 2009). Used by permission.Article Categories