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Most cost guides average anonymous survey answers. We start from the two numbers that actually set the price: what the trade earns per hour in your metro area, and what the materials index has done this year. Both come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and both are dated on the page.

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Drywall & Insulation Labor Rates Indianapolis, IN

Drywall Installer Hourly Rates in Indianapolis

Indianapolis drywall installers earn a $29.45 median wage; see billed hourly rates of $58.90 to $88.35 and a full project cost table.

Verified Oct 13, 2026

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