Highest-Paying States for Drywall Contractors
Updated: Mar. 13, 2021Should drywall contractors looking for a pay raise consider moving? According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the answer might be yes.
The average salary for drywall and ceiling tile installers in the United States is $49,170. While it’s true that the cost of living varies across the U.S., it pays more to be a drywall contractor in some states than others. Take a look at the states that boast the highest average salaries for drywall installers in the country, according to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
#5 Minnesota
Average Yearly Salary: $58,530
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#3: Washington
Average Yearly Salary: $59,990
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About the Author:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 1 percent employment growth for drywall installers between 2016 and 2026, but all skilled labor is in high demand. Home Depot even stopped writing contracts for installation jobs this spring because skilled tradespeople are so hard to find. In California, the demand is especially high in areas recently destroyed by wildfires.
Note: All salary information is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is accurate as of May 2018.
Alyssa Ford is a Minneapolis-based freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in the Star Tribune, Minnesota Monthly, Experience Life and many other publications.
