DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 108 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 82,900 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kacee Inc | $42,453 | 8 | -27% |
| 2 | Summit Construction, Inc. | $37,440 | 22 | -35.6% |
| 3 | Marek Brothers Systems, Inc. | $35,776 | 5 | -38.5% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MA | $37,440 | 0% | 22 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $166,400 | +177.5% | 1 |
| California | $75,000 | +13.8% | 1 |
| Colorado | $53,414 | -8.9% | 1 |
| Ohio | $41,288 | -30.7% | 1 |
| Virginia | $40,165 | -22.4% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $37,877 | -21.9% | 3 |
| Massachusetts | $37,440 | -44.4% | 22 |
| Florida | $36,234 | -22.8% | 7 |
| North Carolina | $27,102 | -44.1% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 98% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Construction, Inc. | None | $37,440 |
| Kacee Inc | None | $42,453 |
| Marek Brothers Systems, Inc. | None | $35,776 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 108 DOL filings, the median salary for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers is $37,440, ranging from $36,234 to $40,165.
The 90th percentile salary is $101,380 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Frederick, MA offers the highest median at $37,440.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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