The median annual wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California is $65,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $76,210.
Pay spans roughly $45,950 at the 10th percentile to $122,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.67 per hour. An estimated 27,350 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers in California.
| Median (annual) | $65,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $76,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.67 |
| 10th percentile | $45,950 |
| 90th percentile | $122,130 |
| Employment | 27,350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.