Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in California
In California, the median pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers is $31.67 an hour ($65,880 a year). About 27,280 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($58,930). California ranks 7th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drywall and ceiling tile installers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.14 | $46,050 |
| 25% of workers | $26.83 | $55,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.67 | $65,880 |
| 75% of workers | $40.95 | $85,180 |
| 90% of workers | $57.81 | $120,240 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Napa | $84,410 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $82,650 | 700 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $82,160 | 2,510 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $79,430 | 1,960 |
| El Centro | $78,020 | 90 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $76,290 | 3,220 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $74,740 | 120 |
| Salinas | $73,650 | 160 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $73,520 | 450 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $67,060 | 180 |
| Modesto | $65,770 | 400 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $64,370 | 440 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $63,760 | 650 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $63,540 | 2,500 |
| Merced | $63,060 | 80 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $62,800 | 7,710 |
| Fresno | $62,280 | 800 |
| Redding | $61,870 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $61,420 | 3,640 |
| Chico | $61,410 | 60 |
| Yuba City | $60,970 | 70 |
| Visalia | $46,600 | 300 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for drywall and ceiling tile installers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $75,920 |
| Roofers | $63,600 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $76,590 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $58,880 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $59,940 |
| Tapers | $73,460 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,210 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,840 |
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