Drywall installer salary in New Hampshire
Median $29.79 an hour for 370 drywall and ceiling tile installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Drywall installer pay in New Hampshire: the full range
New Hampshire ranks 10th of 49 states for median drywall installer pay, and 20th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $28.59). 370 drywall and ceiling tile installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $21.24 – $26.77 | $44,180 – $55,690 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $26.77 – $36.00 | $55,690 – $74,880 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $36.00 – $49.10 | $74,880 – $102,130 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Drywall installer pay by metro in New Hampshire
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $21.24 | $30.45 | $49.10 | 160 | 2% above |
Drywall installer wages in New Hampshire over time
Table
| Year | New Hampshire $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.75 | $28.50 | $15.34 | 150 |
| 2000 | $15.26 | $28.53 | $15.80 | 240 |
| 2001 | $16.62 | $30.21 | $15.87 | 340 |
| 2002 | $17.01 | $30.44 | $16.21 | 170 |
| 2003 | $16.61 | $29.06 | $16.19 | 200 |
| 2004 | $17.34 | $29.55 | $16.36 | 140 |
| 2005 | $19.03 | $31.37 | $16.70 | 160 |
| 2006 | $17.93 | $28.63 | $17.38 | 240 |
| 2007 | $19.32 | $30.00 | $17.56 | 210 |
| 2008 | $19.19 | $28.69 | $18.12 | 290 |
| 2009 | $19.60 | $29.41 | $17.88 | 440 |
| 2010 | $19.47 | $28.75 | $17.94 | 500 |
| 2011 | $19.29 | $27.61 | $17.78 | 510 |
| 2012 | $19.23 | $26.96 | $17.89 | 370 |
| 2013 | $20.69 | $28.59 | $17.89 | 360 |
| 2014 | $21.05 | $28.63 | $18.32 | 290 |
| 2015 | $21.65 | $29.41 | $18.85 | 370 |
| 2016 | $22.07 | $29.60 | $19.75 | 580 |
| 2017 | $22.17 | $29.12 | $20.60 | 510 |
| 2018 | $22.24 | $28.51 | $21.03 | 390 |
| 2019 | $18.44 | $23.22 | $21.97 | 250 |
| 2020 | $22.74 | $28.29 | $22.82 | 350 |
| 2021 | $22.29 | $26.48 | $23.09 | 390 |
| 2022 | $25.43 | $27.97 | $24.25 | 320 |
| 2023 | $29.07 | $30.71 | $26.78 | 430 |
| 2024 | $29.72 | $30.50 | $27.95 | 380 |
| 2025 | $29.79 | $29.79 | $28.33 | 370 |
In today's dollars, the median drywall installer wage in New Hampshire changed by +1.3% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for drywall installers in New Hampshire
On federally funded construction in New Hampshire, contractors must pay drywall installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 3 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $25.00). 3 of the 3 counties still use a survey rate dated 2017 or earlier (for example Hillsborough County at $40.36). The market median for the state is $29.79.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | Survey SUNH2015-007 2017-06-16 | $28.67 | $11.69 | $40.36 | NH20260021 |
| Rockingham | Survey SUNH2015-008 2017-06-16 | $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 | NH20260022 |
| Strafford | Survey SUNH2015-009 2017-06-16 | $24.80 | $0.00 | $24.80 | NH20260023 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
The median drywall installer in New Hampshire earned $29.79 an hour ($61,960 a year) in May 2025, 5% above the national median of $28.33. The middle half earn $26.77–$36.00; the top 10% earn more than $49.10.
Where does New Hampshire rank for drywall installer pay?
New Hampshire ranks 10th of 49 states for drywall installer pay, with a median of $29.79 an hour, and 20th after adjusting for New Hampshire's cost of living (BEA price parity 104.2, US = 100).
What is the union drywall installer rate in New Hampshire?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a drywall installer classification for most New Hampshire counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many drywall installers work in New Hampshire?
BLS counted 370 drywall and ceiling tile installers in New Hampshire in May 2025, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.02; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Hampshire 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.