How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in California?
$65,880a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in California. That is $31.67 an hour or $5,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.67
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 27,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,050Median: $65,880Highest 10%: $120,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,050 | $22.14 | |
| 25th | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| Median | $65,880 | $31.67 | |
| 75th | $85,180 | $40.95 | |
| 90th | $120,200 | $57.81 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $84,410 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $82,650 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,160 |
| San Jose, CA | $79,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $78,020 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,290 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $74,740 |
| Salinas, CA | $73,650 |
| Stockton, CA | $73,520 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $67,060 |
| Modesto, CA | $65,770 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $64,370 |
| Oxnard, CA | $63,760 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,540 |
| Merced, CA | $63,060 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,280 |
| Redding, CA | $61,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,420 |
| Chico, CA | $61,410 |
| Yuba City, CA | $60,970 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| 4. Oregon | $73,530 |
| 5. Washington | $73,130 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $69,500 |
| 7. California | $65,880 |
| 8. Illinois | $63,180 |
| 9. Missouri | $62,580 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $61,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $31.67 ($65,880 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $65,880 against $58,930 nationally, 12% more.
Where does California rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
California ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $84,410 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.