Drywall installer salary in Oregon
Median $35.35 an hour for 1,680 drywall installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
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 installers work in the state. The top 10% earn 3.1× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.53 – $24.36 | $36,460 – $50,670 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.36 – $50.94 | $50,670 – $105,950 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $50.94 – $55.13 | $105,950 – $114,670 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Drywall installer pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $18.75 | $38.99 | $36.99 | $57.33 | 1,100 | 10% above |
| Bend | $16.19 | $30.76 | $29.69 | $55.13 | 100 | 13% below |
| Salem | $17.53 | $30.00 | $28.96 | $54.28 | 200 | 15% below |
| Eugene | $16.95 | $28.48 | $28.03 | $48.44 | 70 | 19% below |
| Albany | $17.21 | $24.30 | $23.80 | $39.23 | 40 | 31% below |
| Medford | $17.12 | $24.25 | $23.92 | $51.32 | 80 | 31% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
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 and by +6.2% since 2019.
Are there more drywall installer jobs in Oregon?
BLS counted 1,680 drywall installers in Oregon in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 22%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for drywall installers in Oregon
Oregon's labor market agency projects the number of drywall installers in the state to change by +11.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 2,070 to 2,300, with about 170 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +2.5% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 1,680 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Oregon labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
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 2026-11-13. 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 installers in Oregon in May 2025, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.60; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is drywall installer work growing in Oregon?
Oregon's labor market agency projects +11.3% growth for drywall installers between 2024 and 2034, from 2,070 to 2,300 jobs.
How many drywall installer openings a year are there in Oregon?
Oregon projects about 170 openings a year for drywall installers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 6,600 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon and metro areas, SOC 47-2081. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Oregon labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.