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Acoustic Ceiling Installer

West Jordan, UT · On-site

$40K - $68K/yr

Responsibilities Install acoustical ceiling systems including grid and tile (ACT) Read and ... installing acoustic ceilings is preferred. Must have reliable transportation and basic tools ...

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How much do hourly ceiling tile installer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly ceiling tile installer in the United States is $23.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Ceiling Tile Installer vs Drywall Installer?

AspectHourly Ceiling Tile InstallerDrywall Installer
CredentialsNone required, some may have OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship or training preferred
Work EnvironmentCommercial and residential ceilings, often in drop ceiling installationsInterior walls and ceilings, including drywall hanging and finishing
Industry UsageConstruction, renovation, commercial spacesBuilding construction, remodeling, interior finishing

Both roles involve installation work in construction settings, but ceiling tile installers focus on ceiling systems, while drywall installers handle wall and ceiling drywall. They share similar safety training and work environments, making them closely related in the construction industry.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Ceiling Tile Installer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,078 per year, or $23.6 per hour.
Acoustic Ceilings / Grid Installer

Acoustic Ceilings / Grid Installer

CDM Investment Group

Omaha, NE • On-site

$38/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Since 1956, E&K has been uncompromising in the commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services our clients demand, anywhere they need them. Today, we're one of the largest interior/exterior finish contractors in the U.S., with offices throughout the country and a reputation for excellence.
We are looking to hire several new team members for long-term projects in Omaha, Lincoln, and Columbus, NE. We are offering up to $38/hour for journeymen, plus benefits.
Responsibilities include:
  • Install hanger wire, grid, and other suspension systems for tile and other materials.
  • Measure and cut tile for installation.
  • May include cleanup, scrapping, moving material, tools, or equipment.
  • Erect and dismantle scaffolds.
  • Calculate unit costs based on quantity of material installed, hours worked, and labor dollars.
  • Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
  • Conform to all company policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements include:
  • Lifting up to 65 lbs. (ceiling tile box 65 lbs., grid box 40 lbs.)
  • Lifting 5 to 10 lbs. above head on a regular constant basis. Approximately 10-12 times per hour (ceiling tile).
  • Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 15 lbs. on a regular and constant basis, 6-7 hours per day.
  • Lifting and carrying boxes of tile and grid on an occasional basis, 1-2 hours a day.
  • Reaching above shoulder and at shoulder height with the weight of ceiling tile and various tools (10-15 lbs.) on a regular and constant basis.
  • Dexterous use of fingers and both hands, mental alertness and muscular coordination simultaneously.
  • Standing or walking for 8 hours a day.
  • Climbing scaffold 10 feet or higher, 4-8 times per day. Either scaffold or stilts can be used on ceiling tile jobs.
  • Must have vision correctable to at least 20/40 in order to use tools and perform tasks associated with the job.

E&K is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, E-Verify, and Drug Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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