Drywall installer salary in Nevada
Median $25.13 an hour for 2,980 drywall and ceiling tile installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Drywall installer pay in Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 26th of 49 states for median drywall installer pay, and 33rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $25.13). 2,980 drywall and ceiling tile installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $19.92 – $22.47 | $41,430 – $46,730 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.47 – $30.29 | $46,730 – $63,000 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.29 – $48.94 | $63,000 – $101,780 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Drywall installer pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $21.42 | $27.16 | $36.00 | 560 | 8% above |
| Las Vegas | $19.68 | $25.13 | $48.94 | 2,340 | about the same as |
Drywall installer wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.50 | $28.02 | $15.34 | 2,270 |
| 2000 | $16.63 | $31.09 | $15.80 | 1,610 |
| 2001 | $15.82 | $28.76 | $15.87 | 2,290 |
| 2002 | $16.34 | $29.24 | $16.21 | 2,080 |
| 2003 | $17.12 | $29.95 | $16.19 | 2,000 |
| 2004 | $16.63 | $28.34 | $16.36 | 2,730 |
| 2005 | $18.37 | $30.28 | $16.70 | 4,180 |
| 2006 | $19.84 | $31.68 | $17.38 | 4,580 |
| 2007 | $19.28 | $29.94 | $17.56 | 4,110 |
| 2008 | $19.80 | $29.61 | $18.12 | 3,230 |
| 2009 | $21.49 | $32.25 | $17.88 | 2,020 |
| 2010 | $20.06 | $29.62 | $17.94 | 1,300 |
| 2011 | $18.10 | $25.91 | $17.78 | 780 |
| 2012 | $18.29 | $25.65 | $17.89 | 750 |
| 2013 | $19.56 | $27.03 | $17.89 | 960 |
| 2014 | $19.17 | $26.07 | $18.32 | 1,090 |
| 2015 | $19.20 | $26.08 | $18.85 | 1,390 |
| 2016 | $18.86 | $25.30 | $19.75 | 2,000 |
| 2017 | $19.47 | $25.57 | $20.60 | 2,210 |
| 2018 | $18.13 | $23.24 | $21.03 | 2,790 |
| 2019 | $20.00 | $25.19 | $21.97 | 2,930 |
| 2020 | $20.80 | $25.87 | $22.82 | 2,930 |
| 2021 | $22.57 | $26.82 | $23.09 | 2,340 |
| 2022 | $22.84 | $25.13 | $24.25 | 2,090 |
| 2023 | $22.24 | $23.50 | $26.78 | 2,230 |
| 2024 | $24.66 | $25.31 | $27.95 | 2,930 |
| 2025 | $25.13 | $25.13 | $28.33 | 2,980 |
In today's dollars, the median drywall installer wage in Nevada changed by -3.6% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for drywall installers in Nevada
On federally funded construction in Nevada, contractors must pay drywall installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 17 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $63.36). The market median for the state is $25.13.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $50.50 | $29.02 | $79.52 | NV20260085 |
| Lincoln | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $50.50 | $29.02 | $79.52 | NV20260080 |
| Nye | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $50.50 | $29.02 | $79.52 | NV20260082 |
| Clark | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $50.62 | $25.60 | $76.22 | NV20260091 |
| Churchill | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260077 |
| Douglas | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260078 |
| Elko | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260083 |
| Eureka | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260084 |
| Humboldt | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260079 |
| Lander | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260086 |
| Lyon | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260081 |
| Mineral | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260087 |
| Pershing | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260088 |
| Storey | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260092 |
| Washoe | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260093 |
| White Pine | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260089 |
| Carson City | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.00 | $17.36 | $63.36 | NV20260090 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Nevada prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do drywall installers make in Nevada?
The median drywall installer in Nevada earned $25.13 an hour ($52,280 a year) in May 2025, 11% below the national median of $28.33. The middle half earn $22.47–$30.29; the top 10% earn more than $48.94.
Where does Nevada rank for drywall installer pay?
Nevada ranks 26th of 49 states for drywall installer pay, with a median of $25.13 an hour, and 33rd after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union drywall installer rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a drywall installer classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many drywall installers work in Nevada?
BLS counted 2,980 drywall and ceiling tile installers in Nevada in May 2025, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 3.60; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada and metro areas, SOC 47-2081.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.