Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,820 or more. The middle half of drywall and ceiling tile installers in Louisville earn between $23,020 and $52,070.
- $23K10th
- $23K25th
- $46KMedian
- $52K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,580 | $3,632 | $20.95 |
| Median | $45,990 | $3,832 | $22.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,020 | $1,918 | $11.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,070 | $4,339 | $25.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers in Louisville earn 9% less than the Kentucky average ($48,100) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($63,600). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $58,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $43,580 | $45,990 | $23,020 | $60,820 | 230 |
| Kentucky | $48,100 | $48,340 | $23,020 | $68,760 | 490 |
| United States | $63,600 | $58,930 | $38,460 | $102,010 | 83,080 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $43,580, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $34,830 a year, or $2,903 a month and $1,340 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $35,919 | $2,993 |
| Working in KY | $34,830 | $2,903 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for drywall and ceiling tile installers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $43,580 buys what about $46,823 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($49,040).
- Lexington$49,040
- Louisville$43,580
All Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for drywall and ceiling tile installers
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($97,000).
- Honolulu, HI$97,000
- Kahului, HI$96,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$92,730
- San Jose, CA$91,620
- San Francisco, CA$91,080
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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do drywall and ceiling tile installers make an hour in Louisville?
$20.95 an hour on average, and $22.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level drywall and ceiling tile installers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the drywall and ceiling tile installers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $34,830 a year ($2,903 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,580. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,600).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2081; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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