California Median
$65,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.67
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $58,930
State Rank
#7 of 49
27,280 employed here
How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in California?
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers working in California earn a median salary of $65,880 per year, or about $31.67 per hour. That is 12% above the national median of $58,930 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $46,050 while the top 10% make $120,240 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,810 and $85,180 a year.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,050 | $22.14 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $55,810 | $26.83 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $65,880 | $31.67 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $85,180 | $40.95 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $120,240 | $57.81 |
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How California compares
California ranks 7th out of 49 states and territories for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in other states
Hawaii $104,830New Jersey $75,080Alaska $73,690Oregon $73,530Washington $73,130Massachusetts $69,500Illinois $63,180Missouri $62,580New Hampshire $61,960Colorado $61,780Ohio $61,420Minnesota $61,290New York $61,280Pennsylvania $61,160Connecticut $60,480Montana $60,140Maine $60,080Wisconsin $59,970Vermont $59,820Michigan $58,440Georgia $58,260Virginia $55,840Maryland $54,680New Mexico $53,900Nevada $52,280Iowa $51,030Utah $51,020Arizona $50,290Delaware $50,170Indiana $49,810Florida $48,970South Dakota $48,850Nebraska $48,620Kentucky $48,340Alabama $48,000Texas $47,590Tennessee $47,510Louisiana $47,420Rhode Island $47,110Oklahoma $46,080South Carolina $45,340North Dakota $45,110North Carolina $45,080Arkansas $44,550Wyoming $43,990Idaho $43,790Kansas $39,890Mississippi $37,310
Working as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California
Nationally, about 83,000 people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($65,880) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in California?
The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in California is $65,880 per year, or about $31.67 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,050 at the entry level to $120,240 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers about 12% more than the national median of $58,930. California ranks 7th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $65,880 a year. About 27,280 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.