Drywall installer salary in Oregon
Median $35.35 an hour for 1,680 drywall and ceiling tile installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Drywall installer pay in Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 4th of 49 states for median drywall installer pay, and 3rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $34.19). 1,680 drywall and ceiling tile installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.53 – $24.36 | $36,460 – $50,670 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.36 – $50.94 | $50,670 – $105,950 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $50.94 – $55.13 | $105,950 – $114,670 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Drywall installer pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $18.75 | $38.99 | $57.33 | 1,100 | 10% above |
| Bend | $16.19 | $30.76 | $55.13 | 100 | 13% below |
| Salem | $17.53 | $30.00 | $54.28 | 200 | 15% below |
| Eugene | $16.95 | $28.48 | $48.44 | 70 | 19% below |
| Albany | $17.21 | $24.30 | $39.23 | 40 | 31% below |
| Medford | $17.12 | $24.25 | $51.32 | 80 | 31% below |
Drywall installer wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $18.32 | $35.40 | $15.34 | 1,170 |
| 2000 | $19.46 | $36.38 | $15.80 | 1,420 |
| 2001 | $19.95 | $36.27 | $15.87 | 1,080 |
| 2002 | $17.86 | $31.96 | $16.21 | 1,120 |
| 2003 | $18.78 | $32.86 | $16.19 | 1,180 |
| 2004 | $18.23 | $31.07 | $16.36 | 1,220 |
| 2005 | $19.19 | $31.63 | $16.70 | 1,390 |
| 2006 | $19.71 | $31.48 | $17.38 | 1,860 |
| 2007 | $20.22 | $31.40 | $17.56 | 2,000 |
| 2008 | $19.98 | $29.88 | $18.12 | 2,070 |
| 2009 | $19.93 | $29.91 | $17.88 | 1,390 |
| 2010 | $21.56 | $31.83 | $17.94 | 1,030 |
| 2011 | $23.96 | $34.29 | $17.78 | 820 |
| 2012 | $23.30 | $32.67 | $17.89 | 1,070 |
| 2013 | $22.04 | $30.46 | $17.89 | 1,170 |
| 2014 | $21.73 | $29.55 | $18.32 | 1,350 |
| 2015 | $19.80 | $26.89 | $18.85 | 1,100 |
| 2016 | $20.06 | $26.91 | $19.75 | 910 |
| 2017 | $23.62 | $31.02 | $20.60 | 1,100 |
| 2018 | $27.09 | $34.73 | $21.03 | 1,410 |
| 2019 | $26.44 | $33.30 | $21.97 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | $27.45 | $34.15 | $22.82 | 1,250 |
| 2021 | $28.81 | $34.23 | $23.09 | 1,790 |
| 2022 | $27.50 | $30.25 | $24.25 | 2,140 |
| 2023 | $28.92 | $30.56 | $26.78 | 1,820 |
| 2024 | $28.11 | $28.85 | $27.95 | 1,700 |
| 2025 | $35.35 | $35.35 | $28.33 | 1,680 |
In today's dollars, the median drywall installer wage in Oregon changed by +31.4% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for drywall installers in Oregon
On federally funded construction in Oregon, contractors must pay drywall installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 27 of the 27 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $67.55 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $35.35.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | Union CARP0503-001 2025-06-01 | $52.43 | $17.01 | $69.44 | OR20260094 |
| Clackamas | Union CARP0503-001 2025-06-01 | $52.43 | $17.01 | $69.44 | OR20260095 |
| Columbia | Union CARP0503-001 2025-06-01 | $52.43 | $17.01 | $69.44 | OR20260096 |
| Lane | Union CARP0503-001 2025-06-01 | $52.43 | $17.01 | $69.44 | OR20260098 |
| Linn | Union CARP0503-001 2025-06-01 | $52.43 | $17.01 | $69.44 | OR20260099 |
| Multnomah | Union CARP0503-001 2025-06-01 | $52.43 | $17.01 | $69.44 | OR20260100 |
| Washington | Union CARP0503-001 2025-06-01 | $52.43 | $17.01 | $69.44 | OR20260101 |
| Yamhill | Union CARP0503-001 2025-06-01 | $52.43 | $17.01 | $69.44 | OR20260102 |
| Baker | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260002 |
| Crook | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260083 |
| Gilliam | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260093 |
| Grant | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260093 |
| Harney | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260086 |
| Hood River | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260087 |
| Jefferson | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260093 |
| Klamath | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260093 |
| Lake | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260093 |
| Malheur | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260093 |
| Marion | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260104 |
| Morrow | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260088 |
| Polk | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260104 |
| Sherman | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260093 |
| Umatilla | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260089 |
| Union | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260090 |
| Wallowa | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260093 |
| Wasco | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260091 |
| Wheeler | Union PAIN0010-009 2025-01-01 | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | OR20260093 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oregon 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 Oregon?
The median drywall installer in Oregon earned $35.35 an hour ($73,530 a year) in May 2025, 25% above the national median of $28.33. The middle half earn $24.36–$50.94; the top 10% earn more than $55.13.
Where does Oregon rank for drywall installer pay?
Oregon ranks 4th of 49 states for drywall installer pay, with a median of $35.35 an hour, and 3rd after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union drywall installer rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for drywall installers in 27 counties, with a typical package of $67.55 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many drywall installers work in Oregon?
BLS counted 1,680 drywall and ceiling tile installers in Oregon in May 2025, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.60; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon 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.