Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in California
In California, drywall and ceiling tile installers earn a median of $65,880 per year.
Median (California)
$65,880
Bottom 10%
$45,950
Top 10%
$122,130
Employed in California
27,350
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, drywall and ceiling tile installers earn a median of $65,880 — 13% above the national median of $58,140. Locally the range runs $45,950 to $122,130. About 27,350 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #7 of 49 states for drywall and ceiling tile installers pay — roughly the 88th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Hawaii, $104,670) by 59%. State employment of about 27,350 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$58,140
US bottom 10%
$37,810
US top 10%
$101,380
Skills that move pay in this role
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Mathematics
- Writing
- Active Learning
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