The median annual wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $69,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $76,300.
Pay spans roughly $47,810 at the 10th percentile to $117,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.62 per hour. An estimated 3,100 people work as drywall and ceiling tile installers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $69,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $76,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.62 |
| 10th percentile | $47,810 |
| 90th percentile | $117,940 |
| Employment | 3,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.