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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$65,880
Median Annual Salary
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+0.0% vs 2024
$74,680
Mean Salary
$65,880
Median Salary
$31.67
Hourly Rate
27,280 people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California earn a median salary of $65,880 per year ($5,490/month).
This is 17.8% above the national average of $55,919.
California ranks #7 out of 49 states for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay.
Approximately 27,280 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries remained stable by 0.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fireproofing, or acoustical material.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.0
Speaking
2.88
Monitoring
2.88
Coordination
2.88
Judgment and Decision Making
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
4.47
Mathematics
3.5
Mechanical
3.25
Public Safety and Security
3.18
Administration and Management
3.09
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(41.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California
Salaries for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California range from $46,050 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $120,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $55,810 and $85,180.
Median $65,880
P10: $46,050P25: $55,810P75: $85,180P90: $120,240
10th
$46,050
25th
$55,810
Median
$65,880
75th
$85,180
90th
$120,240
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,050
$22.14
$3,837
25th Percentile
$55,810
$26.83
$4,650
Median (50th)
$65,880
$31.67
$5,490
75th Percentile
$85,180
$40.95
$7,098
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$120,240
$57.81
$10,020
Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,680 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
California ranks #7 of 49 states
$55,919
National avg. for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in California?
The median annual salary for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California is $65,880 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,680.
What is the salary range for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California?
Salaries for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California range from $46,050 at the 10th percentile to $120,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $55,810 and $85,180.
What is the starting salary for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California?
Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers positions in California typically start around $46,050 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $55,810 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 27,280 people are employed as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California is approximately $31.67 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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